Tipsy Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
45
Score
Public records show four inspections at Tipsy Bar and Grill stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tipsy Bar and Grill's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer near back corner of kitchen. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 1 employee rinse hands in prep sink next to hand wash sink on cook line.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on soda gun nozzle behind bar. Person in charge stated soda gun was not in use and removed nozzle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink on cook line or near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed establishment selling raw oysters to the public but no tags are kept. No oysters on site during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
01C-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid in disrepair on reach in cooler behind bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floors throughout kitchen. Soiled walls around cook line and near open oven. Grease build up on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on all reach in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on multiple shelves in kitchen.
14-20-4
45
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened package of raw beef stored over opened package of cooked fries. Person in charge moved beef to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed raw shrimp in pan in standing water in three compartment sink. Employee stated shrimp was pulled to thaw 30 minutes prior. Person in charge moved shrimp to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; interior of smoker in back of establishment with food debris and grease build up. Microwave on wire rack near rear entrance soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed five (5) bags of raw oysters with no tag. Person in charge stated they remove tags and discard.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of clear chemical person in charge stated was sanitizer stored on prep shelf with food items near office.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board stored under prep shelf near rear entrance with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw oysters stored on floor while employee was shucking oysters. Person in charge moved container to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above fryer station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened dumpster lid on dumpster across street person in charge stated belonged to establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service items stored on floor in three compartment sink area by kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors under reach in cooler at back area of kitchen. Soiled floors under reach in cooler with bottled beers in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above office door. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in roach trap located next to fryer station across from smoker person in charge stated was not in use. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
39
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Leading to door of manager office, one ceiling tile missing. Operator stated he has a tile to replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In women's restroom, first stall had dead roach. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing reach in cooler door handle in kitchen is cracked and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles next to bbq pit cracked and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles above stove fryers has build up of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
67
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage rack in kitchen, hand sanitizer stored over bottle water. Operator moved sanitizer to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels Or soap in both restrooms. Operator supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line, floor tiles cracked or missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In kitchen, wood enclosure for bar drink machine not sealed.
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At bar, beer reach-in cooler has rusting on bottom.
14-33-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler in kitchen, left door handle has build up. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tipsy Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tipsy Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tipsy Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tipsy Bar and Grill.
How does Tipsy Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tipsy Bar and Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tipsy Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tipsy Bar and Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tipsy Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tipsy Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tipsy Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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