Dairy Queen of Cross City
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
64
Score
Dairy Queen of Cross City has been inspected 16 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Cross City restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned interior of cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at front counter dumped bucket of water inside the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control light installed directly above cake prep table in kitchen.
35B-02-4
78
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water disconnected from handwash sink on cookline **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Three-compartment sink completely disconnected from water source and drainage system **Warning**
16-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Drywall has been removed from all the walls in the back kitchen area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. three-compartment sink completely disconnected from water source and drainage pipe **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Dry wall removed from the entire back kitchen area exposing electrical pipes **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from drainage pipe of partially disconnected handwash sink on cookline **Warning**
29-03-4
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: 1. Two live roaches crawling on floor at cookline. 2. One live roach on wheel below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. One live roach on right side of refrigerated make-table at cookline. 4. One live roach on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: 1. One live roach on gasket on reach-in cooler door at cookline. 2. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. Manager killed and discarded both during this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: No change, time extended. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: No change, time extended. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below equipment at cookline. One dead roaches on floor in kitchen near mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: 1. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen behind ice cream machine. 2. One dead roaches on floor on wall in kitchen at cookline. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: 1. One dead roach on floor below reach-in cooler at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
74
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: 1. Two live roaches crawling on floor at cookline. 2. One live roach on wheel below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. One live roach on right side of refrigerated make-table at cookline. 4. One live roach on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: No change, time extended. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below equipment at cookline. One dead roaches on floor in kitchen near mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: 1. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen behind ice cream machine. 2. One dead roaches on floor on wall in kitchen at cookline. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of Certified Food Manager Certification for manager Shannon T. Shannon was the manager on duty during the last inspection.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed at end of cookline. No other handwash sink in a nearby location. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Large hole in wall in kitchen beside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below equipment at cookline. One dead roaches on floor in kitchen near mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of ice cream freezer soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen below handwash sink at cookline. Three live roaches crawling on cardboard on floor in kitchen below reach-in freezer at cookline. One live roach on floor in kitchen below grill at cookline. One live roach on floor in kitchen below fryer at cookline. Five live roaches crawling on wall and floor in kitchen behind fryers. One live roach crawling on ceiling in kitchen in corner near mop sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on floor in kitchen behind fryers. One roach egg sac on floor in kitchen behind ice machine. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several shelves at cookline. Manager discarded cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on back of handwash sink in kitchen at cookline. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below grill. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen near fountain sodas shelf. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near walk-in cooler. One dead roach stuck to wall in kitchen beside walk-in cooler door. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside manager's office. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below front counter. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Large hole in wall in kitchen near walk-in freezer. 2. Hole in corner of wall in kitchen near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of cake freezer near manager's office soiled with brown substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from inside wall at handwash sink near cookline.
29-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of two clean plastic pans on dish rack near three-compartment sink.
16-46-4
55
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot in parking lot. Manager added a backflow prevention device during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming unit at cookline: chili (125F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the chili was heated in the microwave this morning and held inside the unit for approximately two hours. Inspector had employee reheat chili to 165F during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen at cookline and around mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on shelf in kitchen beside sauce cups and above gravy mix. Manager removed eggs from kitchen during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near grill: hotdogs (50F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the hotdogs have been stored inside unit since 3/10.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near grill: hotdogs (50F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the hotdogs have been stored inside unit since 3/10. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb in front of building.
29-34-4
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/ Five employees working with food without a certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter in kitchen near ice machine expired 08/2021. Water filter in kitchen near cookline expired 08/2021. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall in kitchen near mop sink. Ceiling tiles in customer seating area water damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw eggs stored on shelf in kitchen beside sauce cups and above gravy mix. Manager removed eggs from kitchen during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in cake freezer in kitchen. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe inside cake freezer in kitchen below cooling unit leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of tomatoes stored above icing bags on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed box of tomatoes on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind front counter at pickup window behind fountain machine soiled with grease and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor/Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer on floor in kitchen near grill heavily soiled with food debris. Manager emptied bucket, added clean sanitizer, and placed bucket on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
32
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Establishment had a fire in the fryer on 10/27/2022.
51-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on cook line reach-in cooler. Manager placed spray bottle in mop sink area. Gas blower stored next to can rack. Manager moved blower outside. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand washing sink on cook line and hand washing sink in front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-08-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling single service items without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy stored in reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared the previous day in the morning. Manager placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has proof of one employee training certificate. Establishment employs 18 employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on wall next to cook line expired 8/21. Water filter in mop sink area expired on 8/21. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front counter area, 88F. Hand washing sink on cook line, 79F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for dining room soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Establishment has no proof of a certified food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Air conditioning vent in front of office missing cover. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen show signs of water damage. Ceiling tiles throughout the lobby and dining room show signs of water damage. Ceiling tiles hanging down above can rack. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the dining room. Observed vents throughout the kitchen with mold-like substance.**Warning** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in light fixture across from walk-in cooler.
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in front of walk-in freezer.
29-18-4
Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle for front counter prep sink does not work properly.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor beneath prep table and grill on cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing underneath cook line grill. Floor tiles missing around mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Buildup of trash around dumpster behind the building. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation on ceiling in dining room. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster in establishment.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in drive thru reach-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer area greasy. Hood filters above grill and fryers greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler on cook line. Tables and shelves on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf next to fryers. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on cook line. Manager moved wet mop to mop sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
11
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen of Cross City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of Cross City on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen of Cross City?
Across the inspection record, “building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen of Cross City.
How does Dairy Queen of Cross City compare to other restaurants in Cross City?
Dairy Queen of Cross City most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cross City average of 69.
Has Dairy Queen of Cross City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen of Cross City have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen of Cross City 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 of Cross City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen of Cross City is inspected around five times per year on average.
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