Mad Hippo Saloon

2948 Vineland Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 · Permanent Food Service · License 5903060

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 9 basic
-27
Safety score73

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct62026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitOct 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw fish and shrimp over sour cream in reach-in cooler on cookline. Operator moved items.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Lighter fluid and sternos stored over bags of flour by white chest freezers. Operator moved flour.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Handwashing sink in closet with mop sink not accessible; items blocking sink. Plastic container inside handwashing sink.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Handwashing sink in mop sink closet
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Handwashing sink in mop sink closet Handwashing sink at bar
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge unable to provide manager certificate. They stated manager has certificate and will send copy.
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Soda bib boxes on floor in storage closet by cookline.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Two white chest freezers in dry storage area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets at reach-in cooler on cookline. Shelving over triple sink holding clean dishes.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  2 ice buckets in front of ice machine.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  Below triple sink.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Handwashing sink in mop sink closet
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  At mop sink below faucet.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor soiled in closet with soda bib boxes on floor.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  CO2 tank in storage closet with ice machine.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul202026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 20, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Tylenol bottle next to seasoning at shelving above white chest freezers.
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Handwashing sink next to triple sink.
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  Employee that took test did not pass exam. Will be retaking exam by this week per operator.
  Administrative complaint
  At the first visit
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis expired 12/22/2025
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Operator stated they are the new manager James, took exam and did not pass. They will be retaking it this week.
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
  Manager James did not pass test, operator has different employee taking food manager certification this week after completing course.
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  White chest freezers in dry storage area next to stand up reach-in freezer.
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Shelving with clean dishes soiled, above triple sink.
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  At triple sink.
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Three lightbulbs under hood system not shielded.
  Follow-up, May 18, 2026More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 24, 2026More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.