Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Dairy Queen has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Dairy Queen's latest score of 55 falls below the Fernandina Beach average of 68. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler near cook line, raw bacon in plastic pans stored above bagged cooked chili. Operator switched the products so raw bacon is on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior lower part of ice chute soiled with black mold-like substance. Operator told employee to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed in establishment expired June 1 2025. Operator printed out current license and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish storage rack across from 3 compartment sink, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers/reach in freezers in establishment torn/have duck tape on them. Operator stated they have gaskets ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile next to pink reach in freezer on cook line broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In lobby, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White tub of sugar on bottom shelf in drive through area not labeled. Operator added labeled to container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol spray can with cleaning chemical stored on storage shelf in prep area next to single use trays. Can moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped outside in drive through lane.
28-14-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter handled coupon from a guest, and immediately began preparing ice cream product without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at one end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet by drive through.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Multiple pieces of equipment are stored outside, some of which are being removed. Additionally, other places where equipment once was, are no longer present. Inspector also notes there is no hand washing sink in front counter area where ice cream items are prepared. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf by blizzard machines. Cloth moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep cook drinking from open can. Can discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above food preparation area in main kitchen. Drink moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard under warming bin in fryer area.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Cook placed on restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for ice machine is cracked and no longer easily cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in prep area of kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
33
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink in kitchen. Manager states that parts have been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-37-4
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. One employee working in kitchen and hired less than 60 days has no proof. Manager reviewed information with employee and filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near cook line blocked by floor fan. Fan moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen by walk in cooler, red sanitizer bucket with quaternary ammonium solution tested 0ppm. Solution discarded, and bucket refilled. Tested 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, case of french fries on floor. French fries moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off from knob under handsink. Manager turned on water supply
27-16-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow phu pan that stores hotdogs cracked, manager removed from service **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door over ice machine has pieces breaking from lid into ice.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored next to wrappers on shelf over line cooler
40-06-5
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two guys on shift. Provided book to employees **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5
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. 2 new guys, manager had employees sign at inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pretzels stored on walk in cooler floor, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in freezer over cakes, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink, needs back flow on non-chemical side of splitter
29-34-4
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/ 5 employees on shift
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal drinks and food on upper shelf
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor, on light cover and wall
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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