Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens

511 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Winter Haven sits at 89, putting Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket of pickles on floor operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified ownership with operator. Establishment is open and operating with expired license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. Provided operator with copy via email. Operator printed document **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line Interior microwave **Warning**

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. Manager has safe staff books but training not complete. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn two door upright reach in freezer **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior microwave Gaskets of reach in freezers holding ice cream **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink near front line **Warning**

29-11-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corner of the of the ice shield guard

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area by reach in freezer

36-32-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of market table

23-03-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen and one in the dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

33-29-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Ppm were checked with inspector chemical test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near walk-in cooler.

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soda machine leaking near hand washing sink number one.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chocolate topping on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed two jacket and purses stored on corner post of storage shelf above single service items. Employee stated that was the only place they could store their items.

40-01-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops sitting on floor by mop sink

42-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment fryers and grill with grease and debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom

36-64-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens.

How does Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens' inspection record improved over time?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen Cypress Gardens is inspected around two times per year on average.

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