Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts

3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

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

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High Priority - 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. **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained back up **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled **Warning**

36-73-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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.

12A-17-4

Intermediate - 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.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer near hot holding units.

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near hot holding units.

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts 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 Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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