Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in front of steam table. Employee removed I cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food items while wearing a bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked on shelf wet nesting over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed whole tomatoes stored over containers of ready to eat shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter in front of tray of bananas on shake prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket coming apart from ice machine door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
86
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink floor drain. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and broken gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line.
14-11-5
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink drain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer holding frozen ground beef patties on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and torn gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris between doors of reach in cooler across from fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays above fry station not inverted. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor of cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator threw away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by cash register. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays not inverted on cooks line. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board of cooks line. Operator removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic shakers of salt unlabeled over fryers.
02D-01-5
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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 Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill.
How does Dairy Queen Grill and Chill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill 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 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 three times per year on average.
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