Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

19817 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Laguna Beach, FL 32413

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold trays: chili 122F, approximately 1 hour per manager. employee reheated to 180F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup lids and hot dog containers stored under soap dispenser. Manager moved items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for one employee over 60 days in kitchen.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee in kitchen with no hair restraint. Manager gave employee hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with food contact side up.

24-18-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on line in kitchen with accumulation of liquid residue in bottom.

22-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen Grill & Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.

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

No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen Grill & 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 & Chill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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