Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

9019 Us-1 S, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, the earliest from 2022. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill was last inspected on Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Emailed form to manager

11-26-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no manager on site. Manager came in during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream ambient 48f cold holding manager removed and placed in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Apr 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In wrong spot **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

50-17-2

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door hinge is broken

35B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

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 Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” 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 Port St. Lucie?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie 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 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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