Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
82
Score
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, showing up three times.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's latest score of 82 sits above the Port Orange average of 67. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -hot dogs, opened 5/11 . -open pack of hot dogs marked open 5/11, manager stated package likely added to old container, discarded out of precaution. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. --open pack of hot dogs marked open 5/11, manager stated package likely added to old container, discarded out of precaution. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays not under cover/protection with food contact side facing up **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -quaternary 0ppm, manager replaced from wall at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -bottom shelf below food trays, at hot holding prep area in back **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -slight dripping grease below hood filters above fryers **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -burger patties stored without being in container inside stand up freezer on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -women's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on front door of soft-serve machine
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance, operator states he has contracted a maintenance professional to remove caulking, clean wall, and re-caulk the wall.
36-27-5
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles in self-service beverage area soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee bagging food wearing a watch, operator educated employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles in self-service beverage area soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **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 - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee bagging food wearing a watch, operator educated employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
67
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -inside microwave on prep table lightly soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cardboard on prep table next to fryer, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -box of preprepared sundaes stored on floor in walk in freezer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic container on dish drying rack, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -discarded construction materials on ground in dumpster enclosure, operator placed in dumpster **Corrected On-Site**
33-30-4
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -cabinet shelves underneath soda dispenser soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -red spoons in drive thru area, employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” 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 Port Orange?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 67.
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 two times per year on average.
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