Tjs Deli and Ice Cream

37752 Meridian Ave, Dade City, FL 33525

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tjs Deli and Ice Cream has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 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 three violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Dade City facility scores 88, putting Tjs Deli and Ice Cream on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler on cook line stained with food debris. **Warning**

22-02-4

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

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-38-4

Feb 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in storage room with chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Operator plans to replace ceiling tiles in storage area for compliance. **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handsink blocked by a garbage can. Owner moved the garbage can out of the way. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

42-01-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area with debris and grease on the tiles.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board with grooves on the cutting board making it hard to clean.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice build up in the cooler for ice cream.

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tjs Deli and Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tjs Deli and Ice Cream on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tjs Deli and Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Dade City?

Tjs Deli and Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.

Has Tjs Deli and Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tjs Deli and Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tjs Deli and Ice Cream 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 Tjs Deli and Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tjs Deli and Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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