DIPPIN DOTS ICE CREAM CARTS
3000 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-987-5446
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018049683 | Aug 21, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No running water at Handwash sink, maintenance fixed Handwash sink at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cart near Castaway Falls and Edge of Africa. Employee provided at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cart near Castaway Falls and Edge of Africa. Employee provided at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid of the interior of ice cream cart cover and around the corners of the cart when you slide lid open
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained back up
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hairnet on at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near hot holding units.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer near hot holding units.
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.