Dairy Joy in Tampa
Last inspected:
3813 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611Dairy Joy in Tampa was emergency-closed on February 14, 2020 for no handwashing and has accumulated 95 violations across 19 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection. High-priority violations have included management awareness failures, allergen awareness gaps, improper cooking temperatures, time-as-control violations, and employee health policy breaches. The facility experienced a significant compliance crisis in August 2022, when consecutive inspections on August 3 and August 4 documented 14 violations (including 3 high-priority) and 5 violations respectively, with the August 3 inspection resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 2 inspections between 2021 and 2022. Recent inspections show marked improvement: the August 7, 2025 routine inspection documented only 3 violations, and the most recent complaint-based inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Most recent closure: February 14, 2020 for no handwashing.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Joy in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Dairy Joy in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Dairy Joy in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Dairy Joy in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Joy in Tampa last inspected?
- Dairy Joy in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dairy Joy in Tampa last shut down?
- Dairy Joy in Tampa was last shut down on February 14, 2020 for no handwashing. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Joy in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Joy in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Joy in Tampa had?
- Dairy Joy in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Joy in Tampa find?
- Dairy Joy in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dairy Joy in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dairy Joy in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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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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