Lotta Drips

7917 Flower Avr, Tampa, FL 33619

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Lotta Drips appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Grilled chicken in walk in freezer.

02C-04-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under three compartment sink.

36-17-5

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

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit next to ice machine, operator provided at time if inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on dry storage shelf near ice machine and Togo containers in dry storage closet. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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. On three compartment sink, operator relocated at time of inspection .

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour in dry storage area. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lotta Drips last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lotta Drips on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Lotta Drips compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lotta Drips most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lotta Drips' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lotta Drips have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lotta Drips 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 Lotta Drips inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lotta Drips is inspected around two times per year on average.

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