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MELT N DIP

10254 CAUSEWAY BLVD, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3918365

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82 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
July 29, 2026 · 16 findings · 1 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on July 29, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 5 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
  • [53B-13-5] 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.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Eclairs and multiple bulk boxes on floor in walk in freezer.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on reach in cooler at front counter.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and multiple chemicals sprays on prep table in kitchen.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crepe batter in reach in cooler.
  • [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and dishwasher removed from kitchen. Door closest to walk in cooler closed off to make a wall. Door made near kitchen window. Washing machine added in kitchen. Walk in cooler is now a walk in freezer. Bar seat removed and changed to counter space. Ice cream reach in freezers and reach in cooler added to front counter. Handwash sink added at front counter. Multiple tables added in dining room and booths removed.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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