Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

DIPPIN DOTS ICE CREAM

316 BRANDON TOWN CTR · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 30, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3088590
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7608711
DBPR license3916187

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 30, 2021 2:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 1, 2021 3:05 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo water

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority27-12-4

High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager for Michael Donofrio 12/16/2015 through ServSafe **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – No running potable water at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate27-09-4

Intermediate – No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating pretzels at ice cream service station **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed service area covered in standing water **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.