Dairy Queen 12409
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Dairy Queen 12409 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average is 83, putting Dairy Queen 12409 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. observed on mop sink outside, no backflow device for two threaded faucets. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
82
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Person in charge printed a copy and had all employees read and sign.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on mop sink behind building split faucet need 2 backflow prevention devices.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.observed in front kitchen area open beverage on food prep table. Person in charge removed beverage.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with bracelets on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of frozen strawberries stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on east side of building . Person in charge closed lid . **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees on call back inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on fountain beverage machine next to hand washing sink in front kitchen area mold like substance in ice dispenser.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream cakes and toppings not covered in Reach in freezer next to Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. Person in charge covered toppings and cakes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed, employee preparing food in front kitchen area no beard guard.
13-04-4
74
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed the following employee’s do not have food handlers training. Ariel,Fraimy,Jaylen ,kaylee and Madison **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and ice cream toppings stored on floor in back kitchen storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen 12409 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen 12409 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen 12409?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen 12409.
How does Dairy Queen 12409 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Dairy Queen 12409 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Dairy Queen 12409's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen 12409 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Queen 12409 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 12409 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen 12409 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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