MELT N DIP
10254 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33618
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and multiple chemicals sprays on prep table in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and dishwasher removed from kitchen. Door closest to walk in cooler closed off to make a wall. Door made near kitchen window. Washing machine added in kitchen. Walk in cooler is now a walk in freezer. Bar seat removed and changed to counter space. Ice cream reach in freezers and reach in cooler added to front counter. Handwash sink added at front counter. Multiple tables added in dining room and booths removed.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crepe batter in reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid on prep table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on reach in cooler at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Eclairs and multiple bulk boxes on floor in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugars and multiple items.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 72 F, Per employee raw shell eggs have been out for 2 hours. Employee put raw shell eggs on ice to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups in bulk coffee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.handwash sink next to reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk cinnamon sugar on dry storage shelf.
May 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Johnson 2-5-25 ServSafe
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jamie Smith.
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/ 5 total employees at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handles.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Thorough out kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen near door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on front counter.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw beef with gloves on and changed gloves without washing hands
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Johnson 2-5-25 ServSafe
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink near kitchen door. Employee filing up squeeze bottle in handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jamie Smith.
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/ 5 total employees at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid on counter top.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler door handles.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Thorough out kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Liquid eggs on floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen near door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on front counter.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dish machine.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer on cooks line.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs not marked. Operator time marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dish machine.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer on cooks line.
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter left at tables in between customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter left at tables in between customers.
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/ observed 6+ employees working with no food manager on site.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent operator written procedure for eggs held on time.
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. Operator provided 4 food handler certifications.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in chicken breading.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with chicken breading.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above dish machine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting avocados before washing it.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to container of chicken breading.
Single-service articles improperly stored.single service bowls on floor at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of chicken breading not labeled.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to grill. Reach in cooler on line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter.
Sep 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shredded cheddar 59 F, sour cream 66 F per operator item were prepped at 9 am. Temperature taken 11:15 am. Operator put items in walk in cooler. Cold holding: blue cheese crumbles 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, heavy cream 46 F, walk in cooler.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to grill. Reach in cooler on line.
Water draining onto floor surface. From reach in cooler near kitchen door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken flour.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: blue cheese crumbles 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, heavy cream 46 F,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shredded cheddar 59 F, sour cream 66 F per operator item were prepped at 9 am. Temperature taken 11:15 am. Operator put items in walk in cooler. Cold holding: blue cheese crumbles 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, heavy cream 46 F, walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on bulk caramel sauce. Employee relocated 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf next to pancake batter and over clean dishes for establishment.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to grill. Reach in cooler on line.
Stored food not covered. Blue cheese in walk in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. From reach in cooler near kitchen door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chicken flour.
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.