Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River
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513 Nw 2 Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River has been inspected 7 times between February 2024 and February 2026, with 13 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility has a pattern of high-priority violations concentrated in employee health and management awareness. Hand washing violations appeared in 2 inspections (August 2025 and August 2024), and employee health policy violations were documented in 2 separate inspections (August 2025 and January 2025), suggesting recurring issues with staff training or enforcement of health protocols. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 found 6 violations but resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River last inspected?
- Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River had?
- Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River find?
- Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Tipsy Tarpon in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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