Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's latest score of 86 falls below the Freeport average of 91. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, 2 ceiling tile noted to have tape placed over black mold-like substance. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Observed no tape/ mold like substance on ceiling tiles in the establishment. Employee training certificates will be addressed in previous inspection . **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, objectionable odor noted when inside front double doors. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Observed no objectionable odors in establishment. **Admin Complaint**
36-64-5
86
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, 2 ceiling tile noted to have tape placed over black mold-like substance. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, objectionable odor noted when inside front double doors. **Admin Complaint**
36-64-5
86
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 12 ceiling tile in dining room with accumulation of mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. **Warning**
36-64-5
82
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-beside prep sink.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-02-5
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. Observed all food handler training expired 11/2024 and 12/2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed three soiled bar towels stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above sink in ice cream area with accumulation of food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink drain pipe leaking into bucket-kitchen entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed self serve drink dispenser drip tray with accumulation of black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile wall above dessert topping station with accumulation of dust. Observed four ceiling tile in dining room with accumulation of stain/mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed building-up of spilled/dried ice cream on floor under soft serve ice cream machine.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed sliding door reach in freezer in kitchen with lid in disrepair.
14-36-5
43
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shake mixer with accumulation of dry mix. Operator retrained staff and cleaned/sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair- Blast freezer, far left make table, far left low boy cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low boy slide top freezer with accumulation of black slime on gaskets.
23-03-4
78
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Operator indicated one (1) food handler hired over 60 days without food handler training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the self serve ice machine chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food handlers with beards engaged in food prep without beard restraints. Operator provided beard restraints upon inspector request. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets located in ice cream bar.
23-03-4
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
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 Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 Freeport?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Freeport average of 91.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 three times per year on average.
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