Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill stretching back to 2022. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling vents in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jessica Lester 10-13-2020 and expired on 10-13-2025 and no other certified food managers. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
86
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
May 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at prep area. Operator removed oil container proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service cups improperly stored on floor at prep area. Operator removed proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added at mop sink and no vacuum breaker present.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At had washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drinks stored on top of bread rack in kitchen.
12B-07-4
74
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator began renewing license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink. Operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near front counter at Hand washing sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self serve fountain drink has accumulated mold like substance at ice drain tubes **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler next to the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for 2 out of 5 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 - Hot dogs containers Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted hot dogs containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at cardboard dumpster.
33-11-4
67
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Mike Marciano expired on 03/20/21
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled chemical bottle by the hand wash sink by the ice cream machine. Owner labeled the chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a dirty fan cover in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 four times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill.
How does Dairy Queen Grill and Chill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
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 two 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.
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