Dairy Queen of Lake Wales
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Dairy Queen of Lake Wales has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Dairy Queen of Lake Wales' latest score of 74 falls below the Lake Wales average of 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer at front counter interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Pharrell
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of fries in walk in freezer Bucket of pickles on the floor walk in cooler Box of oil on floor under three compartment sink
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by blizzard machine
22-16-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at prep station **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
70
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Q64 bottle stored next to singles Service to go cup containers front counter and next to the bread next to the microwave. removed chemicals from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above entrance into the kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
74
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored next to single service cup holders. Front counter. Chemicals removed from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room area by the entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive through and front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and freezer.m Container of icing. Removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 2023 displayed.
50-09-4
67
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two bottles of Q-64 next to power towels. Employee moved bottles. Observed a bottle of Chemical spray next to personal water bottle. Employee moved chemical bottle and put with other cleaners. *Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the inside part.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in front counter area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation observed two employees. Employees secured hair better. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair in reach in cooler torn gaskets causing the refrigerator to freeze at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed two jackets and one pair of shoes on top of storage area. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
64
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes and diced onions walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of cleaner on cookline
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens batroom
31B-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen of Lake Wales last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of Lake Wales on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen of Lake Wales?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen of Lake Wales.
How does Dairy Queen of Lake Wales compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Dairy Queen of Lake Wales most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Dairy Queen of Lake Wales' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen of Lake Wales have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen of Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen of Lake Wales is inspected around three times per year on average.
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