Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

14532 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up two times.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill's latest score of 90 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink .Replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

29-18-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light bulb out in cook line **Warning**

38-01-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

33-11-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken stored over raw fish on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Debris on slicer per manager last used yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooping ice while wearing multiple bracelets and watch.

13-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Old ice cream on soft serve ice cream machine.

22-16-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shredded cheese with temperature 46F.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Shredded cheese kept overnight in reach in cooler in cook line with temperature of 46F.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Hand sink in cook line with temp temperature of 85F.

27-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Manager preparing food with no hair net.

13-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Reach in freezer under grill .

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up .

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler across from fryers . **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

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 Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.

How does Dairy Queen Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen Grill & 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 & 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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