Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Dairy Queen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.
Dairy Queen's latest score of 45 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee fix her hair and handle single service items without washing hands.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on prep line. The items had been held since this morning, the operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on prep line. The items had been held since this morning, the operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb - mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service plastic cup as scoop in pecans in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on counter above cone dip mixtures. The operator relocated the jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - One employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service lids improperly stored on floor in storage near drive thru.
25-05-4
45
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to operator to hang in kitchen.
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food stored in container of chocolate crunch in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed set of keys on slicer cutting board in kitchen.
40-06-5
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by drive through. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at front counter; per operator milk gallon opened the day before inspection, no date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Provided operator employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone store on prep area. Discussed wi5 operator and employee removed her cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service cake pads not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near by mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
47
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in room with ice machine.
36-36-4
95
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed item stored in hand wash sink in ice cream area. Operator moved item to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to bun toaster.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sprinkles in ice cream area. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen near hot holding units as soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back wall of walk in freezer and around gasket to walk in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dairy Queen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dairy Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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