Dairy Queen

610 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Dairy Queen has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Orange Park restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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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 handles laying in cheesecake pieces, caramel pieces and chocolate chips at drive thru and in cheesecake pieces and candy pieces in reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage room at back exit with excessive miscellaneous items/boxes to door area. Also, unused microwaves and flip top reach in cooler stored next to back exit. Manager states they are waiting for repairs to be done. **Repeat Violation**

33-34-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jun 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whip cream stored in insert with toppings has bag above chill line. Temperature at 60F. Employee states had been left out for an order for approximately five minutes. Whip cream placed in bottom reach in cooler and temperature 15 minutes later at 48F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on cook assembling hamburgers. Employee put on beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in walk in freezer at back entrance of freezer to outside. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of burger oven has build up of food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink missing vacuum breaker on attached splitter at non-chemical side of splitter. To left of back exit door, outside threaded faucet with attached hose missing backflow preventer.

29-42-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing at interior door to outside at entrance of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Basting brush observed in oil with metal wrap.

14-14-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream cupcakes prepared on site for customer self service missing minimum labeling.

02D-03-4

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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