Dairy Queen of Live Oak
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
Dairy Queen of Live Oak has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Live Oak restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb near front door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after Y-splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on the floor of both walk-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through backsplash of soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with dust, grease, and rust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator removed during inspection and placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through backsplash of soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 111F. Employee turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Tomato slicer soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One Food Manager Certification expired (another CFM working at time of inspection).
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with dust, grease, and rust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in walk-in cooler. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Grooved cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-through backsplash of soda machine, Blizzard machine, and ice cream machine soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle on storage rack melted.
14-12-4
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Mold-like substance on upper plate in ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with dust, grease, and rust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed. Employee drinks in walk-in cooler not segregated. Manager moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Grooved cutting boards.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Tea brewer nozzle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook-line soiled. Vent hood soiled. Back plate of lobby soda dispenser soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen of Live Oak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of Live Oak on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen of Live Oak?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen of Live Oak.
How does Dairy Queen of Live Oak compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?
Dairy Queen of Live Oak most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Live Oak average of 81.
Has Dairy Queen of Live Oak's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen of Live Oak have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Queen of Live Oak 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 of Live Oak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen of Live Oak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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