Dairy Joy

3815 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dairy Joy has been inspected four times since 2022. Dairy Joy was last inspected on Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Dairy Joy is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards are stained on table between ice cream freezers at time of inspection.

14-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened water bottle in reach in cooler between ice cream freezers at time of inspection

12B-13-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at time of inspection

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dark syrup like substance on floor under soft serve ice cream unit.

36-73-4

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic food container soiled with old food debris in clean area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottle water on table near manager office during inspection

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in water only 122f. Operator turned up temperature during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. No paper shields on ice cream cones

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Joy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Joy on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Joy?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Joy.

How does Dairy Joy compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Dairy Joy most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Dairy Joy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Joy have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Joy 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 Dairy Joy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Joy is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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