Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1725 Capital Cir Nw, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster with broken lid. Second dumpster with side doors open.

33-15-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Corner beside bag and box station.

36-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling and vent above table in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink in ice cream shop.

29-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Display in lobby.

14-69-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened bag of raw fish Pattie's stored in container of exposed onion rings. Observed manager remove fish from onion rings. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dianna Pennamon.

53A-05-6

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea urns with tea in them uncovered in drive thru. Observed manager place covers on tea. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in walk in cooler soiled with food residue.

36-10-4

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 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

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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