Melt N Dip in Tampa
Last inspected:
10254 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33618MELT N DIP in Tampa has accumulated 212 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (6+ inspections), time-as-control violations for potentially hazardous foods (5+ inspections), and consumer advisory failures (9+ inspections). Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, indicating systemic issues with staff illness documentation and food handling protocols. Shell stock requirements were cited in at least 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 documented 30 violations including 1 high-priority finding for employee health policy, resulting in no further action; however, an inspection on May 20, 2025 cited 11 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation, and an inspection on March 18, 2025 issued a warning after finding 9 violations including a high-priority hand-washing violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Melt N Dip in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Melt N Dip in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Melt N Dip in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melt N Dip in Tampa last inspected?
- Melt N Dip in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melt N Dip in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melt N Dip in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Melt N Dip in Tampa had?
- Melt N Dip in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melt N Dip in Tampa find?
- Melt N Dip in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 23, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melt N Dip in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Melt N Dip in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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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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).
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