Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's latest score is in line with the Sebring average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed partially eaten pizzas on the front prep table. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
95
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cook reheat for hot holding chili to 130F. Redirected to reheat until temped to 165F.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding), water in well of table top steam table at 117F. Operator states foods were placed on steam table at 1100am. See stop sale
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black debris / build up of slime inside nozzle of slushie machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusting screws inside ice machine. Table top steam table unable to hold foods at 135F or hotter. Water inside unit at 117F.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and trash debris on floor in walk-in freezer. Old black debris on floor around cove molding at inside door of walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/stored not inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pecans not covered at ice cream counter allowing pecans to migrate into peanut storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed areas of gaskets on soft serve ice cream machine with black and pink slime behind and above area where ice cream emits from machine.
23-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mop head stored in tray at mop sink.
42-01-4
39
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye medication and hand lotion stored with food coloring and over prep table. . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area behind drink dispenser nozzles with white and black growth/debris. Observed pink slime on gasket area of soft serve machine.
23-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of brown ground cookie not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime on drop guard of ice machine. Observed chute of self service ice at front dining area with black slime within chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses stored on prep table at bun toaster.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer ,under shelves and at doorjambs throughout.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop holder with water in bottom and slimy substance on interior of holder.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on top of prep cooler at pretzel station. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle at handsink beside mopsink.
33-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons at drive through with handles not all same direction.
25-02-4
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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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” 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 Sebring?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sebring average of 74.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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