Dippin Dots Ice Cream Carts
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 · Theme Park Food Cart · License 3912388
What drove the grade
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection3 intermediate (fixed on the spot)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitJul 16, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No running water at Handwash sink, maintenance fixed Handwash sink at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwash sink at cart near Castaway Falls and Edge of Africa. Employee provided at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Handwash sink at cart near Castaway Falls and Edge of Africa. Employee provided at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A99Routine inspection1 violation No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 16, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Lid of the interior of ice cream cart cover and around the corners of the cart when you slide lid open
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
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