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DIP AND HAPPY

102 TYLER ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 407-219-8003

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats59
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919406
Grade history
MAR 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70F on counter employee added Ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 employees
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Still observed Time Extended
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 12-15-25 Pedro
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries over cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2026 · Still observed Time Extended
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented cans present. See stop sale. Del pasado diced tomato 1 can on storage shelf
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp 152F disscued to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70F on counter employee added Ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager present
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 employees
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 12-15-25 Pedro
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries over cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.