Dairy Queen

14671 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34669

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dairy Queen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Hudson restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Complaint Partial

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - 1 dented and 1 rusted can of queso present. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

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 engaging in food preparation at time of inspection without a food manager present. Manager (Mukund Patel) appeared before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed rusted can of queso in dispensing hot holding unit on cook line. Issued stop sale. Discussed in depth with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-20-4

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket on prop line quaternary ammonium greater than 400 ppm, operator added water , corrected to 400 ppm, operator will call for repair to system **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail, to waist on prep person. **Warning**

13-02-4

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. cheese sauce (114F - Hot Holding)put in unit 3.5 hours ago. See stop sale

03E-03-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (114F - Hot Holding)puncture in unit 3.5 hours ago

01B-02-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic pans

16-46-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rings and bracelets on one cook. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

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

29-42-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, white board

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with black mold like substance Exterior of ice chute and behind nozzles at self serve machine in lobby

23-03-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with black hose attached hanging into mop sink.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dogs (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line across from 4 drawer reach-in freezer. Operator stated reach-in cooler temperatures were taken today and were 41F or below. Operator moved item to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in between uses. Operator stored correctly.

10-12-5

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dairy Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected around four times per year on average.

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