Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg
221 1 St Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
MELT N DIP in St. Petersburg has accumulated 166 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down for health violations. The most frequently cited issues are consumer advisories, improper ventilation, and food contact surface problems. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show a pattern of warnings followed by callback inspections, with the most recent February 2026 inspection recording 11 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 10, 2026
Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections14 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg had?
- Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg find?
- Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Melt N Dip in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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