Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
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. In walk-in cooler open employee beverage, employee lunch box, employee food over and next to food for guests. Operator moved all to separate area for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coffee machines, ice cream machines with dust on top.
23-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual ice cream cups that can be Oslo's separately not individually labeled, all frozen cakes in grab and go reach-in freezer in front of restaurant missing date of production.
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small spots on bin/chute inside machine, not in contacts with ice.
22-20-5
82
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 on boxes and shelving back dry storage hallway, 5 on front line on ice cream machine and bread rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on door of tall, silver reach-in freezer on cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, cook line, short white freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
74
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two cooks wearing bracelets, textured rings, watches and preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
95
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 12 small flying insects around ice cream machine at door to kitchen by drive thru. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at drive through area handle credit card, touch headset/face, then begin scooping ice and preparing ice cream, no glove change no handwash. Spoke with operator, operator spoke with employees regarding proper handwashing techniques. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sliver blade at far end cook line soiled with dried on accumulated food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two cooks wearing bracelets, textured rings, watches and preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in main ice machine. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer contains packaged cakes, label missing easily readable date packaged - letter code is being used for month of packaging. **Warning**
02D-03-4
58
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter in frozen container, housemade ranch dressing includes milk (50F - Cold Holding) for approximately 1 hour per operator. Operator placed container into reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Three food handlers with bracelets, watches, rings other than plain ring..
13-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Back of screens above front counter soiled with accumulation of dust.
36-50-4
70
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray in handwash sink at front counter, operator cleared sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both restrooms, at handwash sink front counter, no paper towels. Operator placed towels at all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front dining room, reach-in freezer for customer self service contains cakes prepared in house, incorrect date marking. Per operator, date marking is coded by month, not readily marked for customer date tracking.
02D-03-4
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
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 Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three 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 three 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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