Dips Ice Cream
503 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105782
What drove the grade
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection3 intermediate, 1 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed their cook line employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing with them.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed their chemical test kits expired.
Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
Observed their only hand sink lacking water pressure enough to wash their hands properly.
Basic1
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal items improperly stored with food goods. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
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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.