Dairy Queen

14271 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Dairy Queen has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. 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

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand sink used for cleaning utensils.

31A-11-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws stored at front counter for customer use.

25-27-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped spoons improperly stored at front counter.

25-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator placed mop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both bathroom doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

22-16-4

Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at preparation area. Operator cleaned it. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

14-69-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator rinse blizzard container at the hand washing sink located by the front area. Operator placed blizzard containers into the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in a container in a rack above boxes with ice cream mix.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located in the back area with piping bag inside.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse blizzard container inside hand washing sink located by the front area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the dispenser in the hand washing sink located by the three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed metal pan with surface rust used to store blizzard containers directly inside.

22-31-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand washing sink with accumulation of mold-like substance along the edges located in the front area. Cabinet door knobs soiled with sticky syrup from soda machine located by the front area.

23-03-4

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Located in the back area.

33-34-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

38-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine with broken lid located in the front area.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint while handling food. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.

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