Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Observed men's restroom toilet handle has white residue on it.
32-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. The manager removed the boxes from floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ice cream area. The manager replaced soap dispenser during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
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
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed odor sewer smell like from women's restroom. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from food being served to the public in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
55
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside front cash register. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-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. **Warning**
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep tables. The manager removed cell phones from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler beside soda machine. The operator removed monster drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
47
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/
53A-05-6
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside steam table.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
64
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen Grill and Chill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill.
How does Dairy Queen Grill and Chill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill 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 Grill and Chill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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