Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

191 Malabar Road Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill's latest score of 58 falls below the Palm Bay average of 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 small flys near deck drain at ice cream station, manager killed with zapper racket 1/2' above ground. Per Derek Corey, to be complied by next unannounced inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Second vacuum breaker required for splitter not installed.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in front of store have mold like substance on 11 tiles. Manager stated the HVAC was leaking and has been repaired. New ductwork will be installed IAW warranty and tiles to be replaced after.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located under ice cream machine missing handle. Stainless reach in freezer has torn gasket on bottom door. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at ice cream station has soiled gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one small fly observed in kitchen. Two small flys near the drain for the front triple sink near ice cream station.

35A-02-7

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. Operator has books but four employees whom were employed for over 60 days have not done the training. Gabriel, Michele, Alexa, and Asia. Require training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has food debris on shelves and on gaskets of lower door. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Open trash can in ladies restroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink above Triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottled water stored in floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used for chili near front storage area had food on top of interior. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Mar 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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 Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “live” 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 Palm Bay?

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

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 six 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.

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