DIPPIN DOTS ICE CREAM CARTS

With 4 documented inspections, DIPPIN DOTS ICE CREAM CARTS in TAMPA has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

East Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33617
Sulphur Springs
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10755295

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/7/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10754156

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained back up Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ establishment operating beyond scope of Theme park cart license, has soda machine, churros in hot box, dipping dots, sometimes turkey legs in hotbox. Operator will apply for Non seating food license. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only source of water for the establishment , water heater replaced during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8717749

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hairnet on at time of inspection.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

6/4/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8339386

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near hot holding units.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer near hot holding units.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with operator on having employees wash hands for full 20 seconds. Employees rewashed hands at time of inspection.
  • 11-27-4: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.