Dairy Queen Brazer
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Dairy Queen Brazer has 25 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dairy Queen Brazer on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) --- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/25/2025, REPORT #2621285. #51-OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. *** SEE COMMENTS.
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90
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/25/2025, REPORT #2621285. #39-NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR MOVE COOLER. #51-OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 25, 2025
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR MOVE COOLER
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS & STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES AND ICE CREAM IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT CUSTOMER AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
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95
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2023, REPORT #2576948. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP WITH SODA POP INSIDE ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT. MUST DRINK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
6
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF TOPPINGS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR ICE CREAM AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING VISORS WITHOUT A HAIRNET. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 9, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AT ALL TIMES.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOORS.
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90
May 17, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED HANGING ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER UNIT AND CONDIMENT ICE CREAM TOPPINGS ROLLING CART WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING. (NO MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION).
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78
Aug 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK 9FRONT PREP, WASHROOMS).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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82
Oct 28, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL BY NEXT INSPECTION.FIST INFORMED ON 12/31/2018 SEE REPORT#2243956. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.FIRST INFORMED ON 12/31/2018-SEE REPORT #2243956 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE #60 BELOW
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PREVIOUSLY TOLD ON 12/31/2019 SEE REPORT#2243959 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
60
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOORS FOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM NO PROPERLY CLOSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CLOSING DEVICES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 31, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY' PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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78
Apr 20, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BLIZZARD COLLAR) AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PROPER SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT (04-13-2017) NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDERNEATH FRYERS.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR PROPER TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 13, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN FINGERS AT 135.1F, 134.4F, 125.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN MULTIPLE TASK, HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (MAKING SANDWICHES, SHAKES, BANANA SPLIT ETC.) AND HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. NO BARE HANDS ALLOWED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE (SHED) DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING BETWEEN GROUND AND AROUND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR, ALSO FOUND OVER 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER (GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDERNEATH FRYERS.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL) IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR PROPER TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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58
Sep 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR, IN REAR AREA AND BACK AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER MAINTAIN, AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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86
Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MENS BATHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jun 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL AND FRYER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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90
Sep 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Cabinet shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area behind prep table not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen storage areas shall be replaced.
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78
Apr 30, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE EXTERIOR SHED STORAGE TO 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TOB REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING FROM 2 FRONT 2 DOOR COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER AT GRILL NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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78
Mar 27, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining (Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining (Damaged/stained celing tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired).
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90
Feb 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting board that had gaps, damaged, shall be replaced. Front storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained celing tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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78
Apr 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT THE REAR UNDER AND BEHIND CABINETS AND UNDER 2 DOOR FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR CAP/ HAIRNET DURING PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR CAP AT ALL TIMES
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86
Nov 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in shedd not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and elevate boxes 6inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
38
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation filters in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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82
Apr 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in outside shed and in prep area along wall base not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided insde shed. Instructed to install light.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room doors not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Women's toilet leaking at bottom side. Instructed to repair or reseal around base. Cold water pressure at handsink in men's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.
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Apr 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST RECAULKED AND MUST BE CLEAN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES AND CABINETS AT THE REAR SIDE UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER CASHIER'S AREA AND FRONT SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH 6 INCH HOLE,MUST BE SEALED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen Brazer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen Brazer on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Brazer?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Brazer.
Has Dairy Queen Brazer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen Brazer have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Queen Brazer means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dairy Queen Brazer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen Brazer is inspected around two times per year on average.
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