Dairy Queen

902 N 3 St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dairy Queen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville Beach sits at 73, putting Dairy Queen on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 21, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on front line near ice cream machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed candy bar on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors in dining area and front service line.

36-64-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Employee placed wet mop to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on front line near front counter.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager opened and provided paper towels will replace batteries. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-09-5

May 22, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen 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 inspected?

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

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