Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

10830 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill's latest score of 100 sits above the Temple Terrace average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish rag and paper towel left in hand sink. Employee removed items in sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid on me side.

33-15-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor next to back door. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-03-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only certificate available was for a servsave food handler, but employee was a shift manager, and requires food manager training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Only food employee training certificate was through unapproved provider servesafe. Discussed with new management that they need to use an approved provider for their employees **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Food manager Certificates posted for Brennica Thompson and Jeadelyn Montero not valid. Shift manager confirmed they are no longer employed and no other Certified food manager on site **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. Only certificate available was for a servsave food handler, but employee was a shift manager, and requires food manager training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

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/ Shift Manager Latoyia Lovett hired as shift manager last June 2022 **Warning**

53A-04-6

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor in the freezer with missing tiles at the threshold. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Observed missing tiles at the freezer door. **Time Extended**

36-17-5

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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 Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” 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 Temple Terrace?

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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 three times per year on average.

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