Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

609 N 14 St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dairy Queen Grill and Chill four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “required employee training expired for some employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Gravy 133f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager dumped out. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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 - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn on right side freezer on cook line.

14-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Sauce cups on cook line.

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cakes in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

53B-14-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy freezer gaskets torn.

14-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee wearing bracelet.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Above walk in cooler entrance.

36-36-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above ice cream cooler across from three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At self service, handles not facing same way.

25-02-4

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 Oct 7, 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, “required employee training expired for some employees” 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 Leesburg?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.

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 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 roughly once per year on average.

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