Dairy Queen # 18245
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
78
Score
Dairy Queen # 18245 has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Dairy Queen # 18245 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in back storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor and on pipe.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of white chest freezer soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
78
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint stored next to plastic cups under prep table in back prep area and can of air freshener stored on prep table in back area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of peach cobbler crumble with mold at front counter.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without label stored on shelf in dry storage area.
41-17-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed umbrella stored inside of hand sink next to triple sink and hand sink at front counter next to reach in cooler.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside of employee bathroom, hand wash sink at front counter next to reach in cooler, and customer bathroom.
31B-02-4
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. Observed no employee training for employees Gabe, Santiago, Luna, Sophie, and Luis.
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of coconut flakes not labeled at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles in back storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken soda machine not in use stored in back area next to triple sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in back prep area under shelf across from triple sink
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled at back area.
22-08-4
29
Oct 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain relief medication next to ice cream toppings on prep table in back area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator handling money and continue to engage in food preparation without washing hands properly. Coached operator on proper hand washing practices. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator washing hands with gloves on. Operator was coached to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area with bucket inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use hand sink used to wash dishes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink located in the front area, and restroom in the back area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the front area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile stained in the back area over storage rack.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach on freezer door located in the front area. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in back area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in cooler in the front area in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer located in the front area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed water not running sufficiently located by ice cream freezer in front area. **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled inside located by the office area.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in restroom and hand sink located in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaky faucet in 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen # 18245 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen # 18245 on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen # 18245?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen # 18245.
How does Dairy Queen # 18245 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dairy Queen # 18245 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dairy Queen # 18245's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen # 18245 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 # 18245 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 # 18245 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen # 18245 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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