D'Lites of Tampa

1906 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916291

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Grade A
Safety score 93 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 2, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.Intermediate · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection
    1 intermediate, 4 basic
    -7
  • Safety score93

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitOct 2, 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.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.

      Test strips expired

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Ice cream sandwiches in reach in freezer.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Behind ice cream machines.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Under shelving in kitchen.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Current license displayed1