Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn

8001 S Orange Blossom Trl Unit 362, Orlando, FL 32809

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on May 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn's latest score of 52 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operation has water harness test kit. Not Quat test kit. **Warning**

16-32-5

Intermediate - 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 unable to find forms Provided employee with form and employee signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates expired 2023 and 2024 Only valid food handlers per employee is no longer working. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - 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/ Has 2 food manager certificates posted for M.O.S AND K.P. Expired 2024 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind televisions and on televisions soiled with accumulated dust **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelets on wrists **Warning**

13-07-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Both bottom shelves in dry storage area.

14-45-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

12A-07-5

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in handsink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of popcorn boxes on floor in dry storage area **Warning**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dippin' Dots & Doc Popcorn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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