Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

13966 Village Lake Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cooked burger, fries , chicken strips made few mins ago. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink slow draining. Person In Charge cleared blockage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom divider with stains. **Warning**
32-07-4
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
64
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hamburger made few mins ago not time marked. Person In Charge turned on digital timer. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat over utensils. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers. Prep line.
22-16-4
55
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82

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 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill.

How does Dairy Queen Grill and Chill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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.