Miami, Miami-Dade County

TIPPY'S RESTAURANT

5495 NW 17 AVE, Miami, FL 33142

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 19, 2026
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24454756

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils in handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24454753

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels on site. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24454757

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle for reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24454755

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24454754

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23996627

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator on cashier taking order no gloves, to then go to kitchen cook line and put on gloves with no handwashing. Coached operator on proper handwashing methods.

08A-05-6

Detail 23996633

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs above Packaged RTE desserts inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23996628

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside handwashing sink. Operator removed containers onsite. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23996630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23996632

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23996629

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23996626

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23996631

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23996625

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

05-08-4

Detail 23830010

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23830011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Observed women's restroom door not self closing. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 23830009

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 23623992

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and eggs over RTE dessert at reach-in cooler next hand washing sink. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23623978

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23623986

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and bathroom used by employees. Repeat Violation Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23623989

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23623988

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Donesha with no approved state training. As per operator, employee was hired more than 2 months ago.. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23623990

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bathroom used by employees. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23623983

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory and it was posted by entrance to establishment.. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23623984

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23623977

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils in containers not inverted next to three compartment sink. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23623991

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23623987

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda can on prep table at front counter. Operator removed soda can. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23623982

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door in kitchen next to hand washing sink.. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23623979

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23623980

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23623985

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23623981

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing with no running water at 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Warning

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23623976

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 23623975

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 1 years Sherba. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed Donesha with no approved state training. As per operator, employee was hired more than 2 months. Sherba is no longer an employee. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23623974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23623973

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Time Extended

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 23371612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (98F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours. Operator placed item in the oven. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23371609

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Demetria green with an employee training not a manager certificate. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23371613

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23371608

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23371611

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 1 years Sherba. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23371615

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23371607

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23371606

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of evaporated milk stored on the floor next to ice maker. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23371614

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23371610

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

Oct 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-01-4

Detail 22408457

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

31B-04-4

Detail 22408458

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the time of the inspection provided hand wash sign to operator. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22408456

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed hood filters soiled.