Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vent over dish area and in cook line .
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bags and boxes on dumpster pad. Manager picked up. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside and outside reach in cooler in cook line Reach in freezer drawers have debris
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink located in cook line is draining slowly.
29-20-5
64
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door on left side has a gap **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer at cook line for burgers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in back prep area and hand sink by dry storage /first walk in cooler **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
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 Terrell Turner has been a manager for 2 years **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have a dust build up **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line has dust build up **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door on left side has a gap **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer at cook line for burgers **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves at cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
47
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in cook line hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor Operator put on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quart Operator changed bucket 200 ppm quat
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at cook line slow drain
29-20-5
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked raw chicken tenders came out fryer 115°. Had operator place back into fryer to complete cooking. Final temperature 211°.
03C-44-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pumpkin pie mix badly dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger Patties under impinger 95°. Unknown period of tiime. Operator discarded
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in box of chocolate chip and cookie dough in freezer. Operator removed cups **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at cook line heavy soil. Ceiling and walls dry storage and walk-in-cooler soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bagged food not identified and segregated in small milk cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat and aprons hung on bun rack. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. B Floor behind ice cream makers accumulated with old cups and debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear lids and clear containers chipped/cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date marking labels on containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go bad on line not inverted. Operator inverted items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water under drawer freezers
29-19-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cans of paint on floor in back storage area
33-31-5
35
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
50
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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/ - Per manager on duty working three months. For Mr Alexis.
53A-04-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Two tiles above dessert prep station.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Around screws on top of handles for reach in freezer on cook line. - Ceiling vent has accumulation of dust above monitor on cook line and slight accumulation for fan guard in walk in cooler 1.
23-03-4
82
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
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 Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three 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 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Dairy Queen Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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 around three times per year on average.
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