Dairy Queen #10582

5947 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322773424
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dairy Queen #10582 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Dairy Queen #10582 was last inspected on Jul 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dairy Queen #10582's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Thought out store - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Still missing **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler upfront pooling water at bottom of milk cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Still water pooling **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: 60 day time extension **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler upfront pooling water at bottom of milk cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Still water pooling **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in walk in cooler, falling from shelf unto plastic liner over ranch - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Still rusted **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked ice bucket - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Still cracked **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Thought out store - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor buildup with ice - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Still built up **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Soiled still **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked ice bucket
14-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Thought out store
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor buildup with ice
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper on side of soiled ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler upfront pooling water at bottom of milk cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 mops on floor nesting in its own water, not allowed to dry
42-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in walk in cooler, falling from shelf unto plastic liner over ranch
14-17-4
43
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 65f in topping cooler upfront, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Susan 3-14-24
53A-03-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mop in rear rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand wash sinks. Replaced by manager. No paper towels at mens and women's rest rooms.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens and women's rest room doors let open.
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile at frontline.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover under frontline counter.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with long braided hair.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose walk in cooler door runner.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at frontline Hand wash sink. Leak at base of Hand wash sink in men's restroom.
29-11-4
55
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen #10582 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen #10582 on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen #10582?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen #10582.

How does Dairy Queen #10582 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Dairy Queen #10582 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Dairy Queen #10582's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen #10582 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen #10582 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 #10582 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen #10582 is inspected around three times per year on average.