Dairy Queen of St Cloud

2601 13 St, St. Cloud, FL 347694130

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Dairy Queen of St Cloud stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average St. Cloud facility scores 84, putting Dairy Queen of St Cloud on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on storage shelf adjacent to triple sink not properly air dried.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to fryers on cooks line

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored next to food items and equipment

21-44-1

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket still in bucket

42-01-4

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives at reach in coolers on cooks line stored in between containers **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers at dry dish storage

16-46-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at cooks line reading at 0ppm. Operator made new solution,reading at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 3 bin sink area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in poor repair.

14-11-5

Aug 25, 2022

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice bin at bakery decorating area lightly soiled.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen of St Cloud last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of St Cloud on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen of St Cloud?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen of St Cloud.

How does Dairy Queen of St Cloud compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Dairy Queen of St Cloud most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Dairy Queen of St Cloud's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen of St Cloud have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen of St Cloud 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 St Cloud inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen of St Cloud is inspected around two times per year on average.

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