Tipsy Skipper Ocala

48 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Other

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tipsy Skipper Ocala stretching back to 2022. Tipsy Skipper Ocala was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Ocala restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2925. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottles of cleaner in bar area hand washing sink. Employee removed spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water n reach in cooler in kitchen

29-49-6

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner stored on shelves above reach-in cooler, Manger moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. For two new employees

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at the bar entrance, Manager turned on the Hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In bathrooms.

32-17-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two lemons have mold.

01B-07-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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. Six employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior back wall of ice machine has build up.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles of disinfectant.

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On bar.

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tipsy Skipper Ocala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tipsy Skipper Ocala on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tipsy Skipper Ocala?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tipsy Skipper Ocala.

How does Tipsy Skipper Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Tipsy Skipper Ocala most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Tipsy Skipper Ocala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tipsy Skipper Ocala have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tipsy Skipper Ocala means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tipsy Skipper Ocala inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tipsy Skipper Ocala is inspected around two times per year on average.

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