Dairy Queen of South Daytona
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Dairy Queen of South Daytona, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “dead roaches on premises” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in South Daytona average 62, so Dairy Queen of South Daytona trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 1 in front of hand sink, 1 in ice cream topping area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Improvement but still soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 400ppm
41-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Behind ice machine and under single use storage
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to ice cream cones
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sprinkle container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven has an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen have signs of water damage **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall in front service area **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust -hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on north side of building
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided clean-up poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall behind drink machine at entrance to kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to walk in cooler
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan cover soiled -walk in freezer door soiled -exterior of fry freezer has an accumulation of food debris -hood vents soiled -side of fryer has a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Light ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles above ice machine have wTer damage
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in food prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
47
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves lightly soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket on prep table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath shelves in walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door soiled -walk in cooler fan cover soiled -walk in freezer door soiled -sandwich pass thru warmer
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen of South Daytona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of South Daytona on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen of South Daytona?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen of South Daytona.
How does Dairy Queen of South Daytona compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Dairy Queen of South Daytona most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Dairy Queen of South Daytona's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen of South Daytona have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen of South Daytona 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 South Daytona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen of South Daytona is inspected around three times per year on average.
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