Dairy Queen

7155 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Dairy Queen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside lid broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up pad. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.genesis

53B-14-5

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 - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-19-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North End of parking lot.

33-19-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance on Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler for ice cream mix. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets engaged in food preparation. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees remove bracelets and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance on Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler for ice cream mix. Observed soiled hood filters over fryers with grease.

23-03-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled/water damage in main kitchen area and dining room area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed portable fan by burger grill soiled with dust and grease.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around two 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 around two times per year on average.

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