Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

351 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. cooked burger 147f, , manager is recooking burger to 165f, **Corrected On-Site**

03C-06-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee no training certificate.

53B-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of stand up reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager .

53B-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on table next to water and tea dispensers by ice machine . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated employee purse . **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed top pieces of microwave in triple sink to soak **Corrective Action Taken**

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups and fry holders in dispensers not covered or inverted . Reviewed with manager . Manager covered dispensers . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed food in a container and labeled the container employee food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils ( spoons ) not presented so that only the handles are touched at drive thru window area . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged spoons . **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In holding area across from burger prep station: American cheese (62F - Cold Holding); pork (62F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake mixer has built up food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids for to go boxes across from burger prep station not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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 Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” 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 Largo?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.

Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dairy Queen Grill and Chill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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