Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

23671 Sr 54, Lutz, FL 33559

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 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. O back flow preventer on splitter attached with hose in mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by kitchen entrance, operator refilled it **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on slicer **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee o beard guard while engaging food preparation.

13-04-4

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator.

51-13-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on slicer.w **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on slicer.w **Warning**

22-02-4

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

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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 Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 Lutz?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

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 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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