Dairy Queen Grill N Chill

1231 Us Hwy 41 N, Inverness, FL 34453

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dairy Queen Grill N Chill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dairy Queen Grill N Chill's latest score of 86 sits above the Inverness average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026

50-17-3

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table. Operator turned steam table up to reheat to 135F. white gravy (120F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ice chute on dining room beverage machine soiled with hard water build up.

22-20-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted owner to renew license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from ice machine in rear prep area. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes in walk in cooler stored over applesauce pouches. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen Grill N Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen Grill N Chill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill N Chill.

How does Dairy Queen Grill N Chill compare to other restaurants in Inverness?

Dairy Queen Grill N Chill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen Grill N Chill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen Grill N 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 N Chill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen Grill N Chill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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