Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa
Last inspected:
15742 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest, a 18-seat ice cream shop in Tampa, has accumulated 131 violations across 21 inspections dating from at least 2018, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Fire safety violations documented in 2018 noted the facility was licensed for 20 seats but contained 43 total seats (34 inside, 9 outside), a significant overcapacity issue that went unresolved across three early inspections. High-priority violations have been sporadic but recurring: hand washing violations appeared in 2020, food contact surface violations in 2021, and shell stock requirement violations in the most recent inspection on December 1, 2025. The December 2025 inspection found 12 violations including multiple high-priority shell stock citations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 5 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Licensed for 20 seats - there are 43 total seats :inside 34 and 9 outside For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-22: Establishment needs to sub,it seat change evaluation form. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-25: Establishment needs to submit seating change evaluation form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-29: Establishment needs to submit a seating change evaluation form **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-08-21: 30 day time extension per Kyle due to operator requesting more time to complete. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Licensed for 20 seats - there are 43 total seats :inside 34 and 9 outside For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-22: Establishment needs to sub,it seat change evaluation form. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-25: Establishment needs to submit seating change evaluation form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-29: Establishment needs to submit a seating change evaluation form **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Licensed for 20 seats - there are 43 total seats :inside 34 and 9 outside For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-22: Establishment needs to sub,it seat change evaluation form. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-25: Establishment needs to submit seating change evaluation form. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Licensed for 20 seats - there are 43 total seats :inside 34 and 9 outside For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-06-22: Establishment needs to sub,it seat change evaluation form.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Licensed for 20 seats - there are 43 total seats :inside 34 and 9 outside For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-01-20: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By stove. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-23: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By stove.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 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
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections39 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections50 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa last inspected?
- Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa are: Premises clean, Food contact surfaces, Handwashing procedures.
- How many health inspections has Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa had?
- Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa find?
- Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tanya and Matt's Ice Creamiest in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tanya & Matts Ice Creamiest (2017-2018).
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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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