Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Dairy Queen Grill and Chill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink near drive thru.
31B-04-4
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.
23-03-4
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy of license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on prep table next to Astro Blender and employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticker tape hanging over food prep table and can opener blade.
35B-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drop basket in fryer, sweep, clean cutting board, finish sweeping and retrieve food from the fryer, no glove change or hand wash.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 56F, sliced tomatoes 49F, cut lettuce 54F in expo cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager flyer. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in fryer area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle near expo cooler.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids not stored inverted in drive thru area. Manger stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler.
05-09-4
43
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup being used as a scoop inside tomato sauce left of chilli.
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on backside of interior of soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic bowl containers stored upright. Manager placed bowls inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed burgers in reach in freezer uncovered left of fryers. Manager covered burgers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
78
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of paint stored next to bananas in dry storage. Manager removed can of paint. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon with heavy food debris inside hand washing sink left of drink machine. Manager removed spoon from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop inside bag of pretzels inside walk in cooler. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage and across from hot holding well inside kitchen prep area. Manager removed oil off of the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black panel behind nozzles at drink dispenser in dining area to be soiled, exterior of cookie station, area around nozzles of both ice cream machines and misty slush machines to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of rich in cooler right of ice cream machine to be soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cake lids stored on the floor inside dry storage. Manager removed lids from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pretzels in walk in cooler to be uncovered. Manager covered pretzels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
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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 19, 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 Tallahassee?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
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 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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