Sips & Dips in St. Cloud
Last inspected:
1340 S Narcoossee Rd Suite 107, St. Cloud, FL 34771Sips & Dips in St. Cloud had 4 inspections on record between May 2024 and April 2026. The facility received 9 total violations across preoperational and sanitation inspections, all rated as priority foundation (systemic management issues). Violations centered on employee health policies, foodborne illness reporting procedures, and water supply adequacy at the mop sink. The March 2026 sanitation inspection cited the absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup, improper date marking on ready-to-eat cream, and lack of running water at the mop sink; the establishment corrected the date marking on site and was granted 30 days to provide water pressure to the fixture. A follow-up focused inspection on April 2, 2026 verified compliance with prior citations and met preoperational inspection requirements, resolving all outstanding issues.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Sips & Dips in St. Cloud: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application,
electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must
be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit
application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties
if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found
to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action
to suspend food activities.
Request #5154522.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
The Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea, Food Allergy Awareness, Employee Health Guide,
Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses, Food Employee Reporting Agreement, Dishwashing Procedures, Cooking and Hot
Holding Food, Mobile Permit Requirements and Cottage Food Operations Handouts were provided.
The establishment has 30 days to provide water at the mop sink. Failure to provide water within 30 days may result in
Administrative Action.
The issues described in request #5150906 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
The person in charge was unable to properly respond to questions pertaining to foodborne
illness. Industry guidance was provided.
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2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
It could not be verified that employees are informed of reporting foodborne illnesses and
symptoms. Industry guidance was provided.
3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Service Area: Opened carton of heavy whipping cream did not bare date marking. COS:
Opening date was determined by manager and properly dated.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The establishment does not have written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea.
Industry guidance was provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-103.12
Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood
equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 PfRepeat
Back Area: Water is not provided at the mop sink. Please see comments.
— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department
may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
No employee health policy.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events.
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Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager certification.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom door not self-closing.
Sips & Dips in St. Cloud: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sips & Dips in St. Cloud last inspected?
- Sips & Dips in St. Cloud was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 2, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Sips & Dips in St. Cloud had?
- Sips & Dips in St. Cloud has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sips & Dips in St. Cloud find?
- Sips & Dips in St. Cloud was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 2, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Sips & Dips in St. Cloud had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sips & Dips in St. Cloud has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sips & Dips in St. Cloud?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sips & Dips in St. Cloud are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.
- Does Sips & Dips in St. Cloud have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Sips & Dips in St. Cloud has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
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