Dockside Ice Cream Parlor

735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dockside Ice Cream Parlor has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Tarpon Springs average 77, so Dockside Ice Cream Parlor is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer establishment is using is a cleaner/disinfectant not for food contact surfaces. Employee went out and came back with sanitizer for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-48-5

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 7 seconds

12A-17-4

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 read and signed employee reporting agreement **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Backpack and keys in hand sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled

22-08-4

Jun 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dockside Ice Cream Parlor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dockside Ice Cream Parlor on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dockside Ice Cream Parlor compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Dockside Ice Cream Parlor most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Dockside Ice Cream Parlor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dockside Ice Cream Parlor have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dockside Ice Cream Parlor 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 Dockside Ice Cream Parlor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dockside Ice Cream Parlor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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