Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Dairy Queen has been inspected 22 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
“Roach activity present as evidenced” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Dairy Queen's latest score of 95 sits above the Brandon average of 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over milk cartons in walk in cooler. Operator moved milk to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Manager refilled, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Portioned sliced cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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**
53B-01-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed half-full cup of ice cream in reach in freezer. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind ice machine and 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-03-4
64
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cover on receptacle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-08-08: Some employees expired **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cover on receptacle. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in drive through station on the top left molding of the sliding door **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed under front counter in cabinet. 1 dead roach observed behind ice machine on the floor Employee removed the dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee visor on prep table near office. Employee removed the visor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach in lobby Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach on wall next to pos system Operator removed and sanitized area at time of callback. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
Jun 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
May 31, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
May 30, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
May 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
May 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg under 3 Compartment Sink **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in lobby 2 fly in dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
64
May 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 3 live roaches. Owners eradicated, and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
May 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings underneath front counter. 3 egg casing underneath front counter.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath front counter.
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath front counter. 2 dead roaches around hot water heater.
35A-03-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles
36-17-5
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
95
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Emailed to manager **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 2023-05-02: No employees training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Emailed to manager **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed stored in ice machine Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed butter sauce stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 six times per year on average.
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