Dippin Dots Ice Cream
801 S Pier Park Drive Ste 105, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 · Permanent Food Service · License 1305430
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate-9
- Extension granted on Sep 9, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment does not match most recent approved plans.
Path to bathroom partially cleared. Operator plans to move freezers.
More time given
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Sanitizer, disinfected, degreaser, and glass cleaner stored over popcorn bin and pop corn bags. Employee moved chemicals at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 27, Water source: Water turned off at front counter hand wash sink due to leak.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment does not match most recent approved plans.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most recent approved plans show path for customers to on site bathroom. Current owner has path blocked. Per employee customers are directed to use public bathrooms nearby. Observed chest freezer in hallway that was previously used to access bathroom.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.