Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill has eight inspections in the public record. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “required employee training provided”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Winter Garden restaurant, which scores around 65. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./two chemical spray bottles stored with single service cups/removed immediately/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained./most employee's training certificates are copies only. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./filter expired 4/2025. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
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/4 employees working but no certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./standing water under and near kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil carton/back kitchen storage area. Cases of food on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./opened case of to go containers on floor/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./black to go cake trays on top shelf not inverted/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Jun 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are copies **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some missing date of birth. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile by front counter has water mark. Vents in kitchen hen and back storage areas soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One bulbs at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
67
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 9 flying insects at mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to cooler . Sliced American sharp cheese (65F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are copies **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter in dry storage area.
29-28-4
Basic - **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile by front counter has water mark. Vents in kitchen hen and back storage areas soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer Floor at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulbs at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat salad in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet wipe cloth on the bottom of prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service ice cream cups. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
32
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form operator and employees filled out and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates are copies
53B-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dry storage soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on prep table
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor by cook line soiled
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves soiled Reach in freezer interior soiled
22-16-4
52
Jul 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./licensed expired 4/1/2023./operator renewed immediately, license now current active, expires 4/1/2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./all certificates missing employee's date of birth and no expiration date.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning./one light bulb out/cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./gaskets around cook line burger reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ice creamer side cold drawer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./single service items on floor, ice cream station/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./red spoons, front counter and drive through counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
55
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate ice cream mix on counter 52F, less than 2 hours per operator. Advised to put into refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -right and left blizzard blender spindles and surrounding soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Uber ice cream/ blizzard stations
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red spoons not wrapped, with food contact surface exposed.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
64
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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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 Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.
How does Dairy Queen Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
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 nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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