Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

134 Alf Coleman Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Panama City Beach sits at 84, putting Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

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

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on top of cup holder above milk shake machine. Dust/mold like substance in ice scoop holster. Manager removed scoop and holster for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under side door in milk shake area.

35B-01-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm. New solution made, tasted at 300ppm quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table counter near fryers. Cell hone removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In dish area and near fry station.

33-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler gasket.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoon stored with food contact surface up. Spoons inverted/covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over ranch dressing in walk-in cooler. Employee moved onions to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame.

14-69-4

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostie machine: chocolate frostie mix 51F, vanilla frostie mix 48F, manager states employee turned machine off for cleaning. Manager turned machine back on during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser next to drive thru window. Employee added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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 Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” 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 Panama City Beach?

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 around two times per year on average.

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