Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee
Last inspected:
2948 Vineland Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee has operated under two prior names (Red Dog Pub & Grill) since 2017 and accumulated 335 violations across 40 inspections, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. Fire safety records show five violations including electrical wiring in disrepair and missing outlet covers. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated administrative complaints from 2023 through 2026, with consistent high-priority violations across multiple inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee: Comparison to Osceola County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg
5.57
violations / inspection
5.57 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Osceola County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024054749 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2024008042 | $200.00 | Dec 28, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017049916 | $800.00 | Oct 12, 2017 | Panama City Beach |
Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Missing outlet cover inside the mop sink area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring extensions on the floor in the kitchen for all the electrical cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with a hood suppression system installed, but not in
service; The 2 small fryers and little stove with 2 burners are not under the hood system Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with a hood suppression system installed, but not in
service; The 2 small fryers and little stove with 2 burners are not under the hood system Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections57 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections49 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 12 inspections47 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee last inspected?
- Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee had?
- Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee find?
- Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee ever been shut down?
- No, Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee been fined?
- Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Red Dog Pub & Grill (2017-2017), Red Dog Pub and Grill (2017).
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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).
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