Dairy Queen of Sebring
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Dairy Queen of Sebring has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The city-wide average for Sebring sits at 74, putting Dairy Queen of Sebring on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment has changed area use over time and only one handsink is available at establishment. Operator must submit a new plan as establishment is now being used to Plan review. Please go to MyFloridalicense.com DBPR, Hotels and Restaurants, and submit plans as a application for remodel. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No handsink at front counter. No handsink at cake making area, at ice bin ice scooping area for drinks, No handsink at ice machine and warewash area. Only one handsink for establishment that is located across from Grill area of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) held on pans on ice with ice only touching bottom of pans. Unable to keep foods at 41F throughout the product. Foods out less than 4 hours, must discard by 300pm. Explained time as a public health control and gave paperwork via email. Operator will use time as a public health control or may look into acquiring a preptop cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open food and wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 68F water on front counter. Operator sent all utensils back to dishwash . operator checked crock pot and plug was loose water changed utensils rehashed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. manager replaced in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed hood filters not tight fitting and a 1-2 inch gap open between grease filters on hood system.
36-51-4
Basic - Condenser fan covers soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crockpot of water at 119F with in use utensils stored in water. Manager turned crock pot hotter emptied water added new. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed fry boats not inverted at fry station. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen of Sebring last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of Sebring on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Dairy Queen of Sebring compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Dairy Queen of Sebring most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Dairy Queen of Sebring's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen of Sebring have averaged around four 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 of Sebring 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 Sebring inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen of Sebring is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants