Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

13316 S Us Hwy 301, Riverview, FL 33578

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill stretching back to 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Riverview restaurants, the typical score is 69; Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

25-02-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F- retemp 41 F, cut leafy greens 45 F-retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 43 F in walk in cooler, manager propped walk in freezer open at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.

36-22-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo boxes on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction. **Repeat Violation**

25-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Chris Cobb.

53A-04-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging next to fryers.

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cake containers on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted, employee inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to condiments.

29-49-6

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing handle first. **Repeat Violation**

25-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry storage area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotdogs 47 F, operator placed on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to ice cream prep area no hot water temped 84 F ran for approximately 2 minutes.

27-16-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

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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 Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Riverview?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.

Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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