Tipsy Tarpon
513 NW 2 Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 1950409
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored over prepped vegetables in reach in cooler Raw fish stored over dressings in reach in cooler Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Case of French fries. Operator moved to cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Multiple cutting boards
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Pans on clean dish rack above 3 compartment sink
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.
Soap and sanitizer mixed together in wash sink, dishes are being rinsed after without sanitizing again.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease.
Heavy grease build up on exterior areas of cooking equipment Walk in cooler shelves
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.