Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots

1675 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up four times.

Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots' latest score of 90 sits above the Hialeah average of 76. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop use to dispense pop corn handle touching pop corn. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards.

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Marielys Perez working for over 60 days no employee training available.

53B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by entrance of kiosk. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside salt container. Employee removed during inspection.

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots.

How does Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots 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 Doc Popcorn / Dippin'dots inspected?

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

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