Dairy Queen

1795 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Dairy Queen stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Bartow restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter.

27-16-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the large flip top reach in cooler next to the 3 compartment sink.

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on the hand washing sink located on the front counter. The hot water faucet is stripped.

29-08-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large flip top reach in cooler gasket is torn on the door.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top section of the microwave on the shelf above the small flip top reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets is soiled on the large flip top reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee packing cooked chicken tenders with bare hands. Educated employee on wearing gloves or using tongs **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Gaskets soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen 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 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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