Dairy Queen

2046 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Dairy Queen has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled”, which has been cited two times.

Dairy Queen's latest score of 70 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . - spray bottles of cleaner stored next to package of to go containers on shelf near drive thru area . Employee relocated spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris - can opener soiled on food prep table in back kitchen area . Manager removed can opener blade and cleaned the can opener and blade thoroughly . **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near back door . **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front line area . Employee cleaned the reach in cooler gaskets - outside surface near handles soiled in back food prep area. Manager cleaned the exterior of the reach in freezer door and handle . - hand wash sink soiled on the inside in the dishwashing area. Manager cleaned the inside of the hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and grooved

22-02-4

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. Operator states that there was a leak in the office, which caused water damage to the book holding the employee training certificates. Operator was able to show proof of some employees. No proof of training for Amanda, Shamick, Brandon **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-01-5

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. For one employee Zephaniyah. Manager states it is a part of their new hire paperwork but is not in the building.

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Soiled gasket if flip top reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to cake. Employee water bottle on shelf in reach in cooler.

12B-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in cobweb. Approximately 28 dead ants in cobweb near back door. Operator discarded and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-06-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks near 3 compartment sink not secure

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler walls and ceiling soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair net and beard guard. Employee put on hat **Corrective Action Taken**

13-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hold in wall above cove molding near back door

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris

22-08-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.

13-05-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on drop plate - manager cleaned and sanitized drop plate **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink in front line next turbo chef

29-20-5

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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