Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs

17701 April Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Alachua restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well water report available.

27-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored over three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia.

16-37-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Nov 17, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage on top above hot dogs and coleslaw.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato mix (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) items in cooler next to/above hot cooling items affecting the ambient temperature of cooler, the cooler is small/packed. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed on gloves then made a hot dog with no hand wash.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water was turned off during the beginning of inspection, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blocked by cutting board, operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging on rack next to bread.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on table next to chili and cheese crock pots. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. The back door held open, no screen present.

35B-05-4

Aug 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs compare to other restaurants in Alachua?

Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Alachua average of 75.

Has Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cosmic Snow Cones and Hot Diggity Dogs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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