Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Dairy Queen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orange Park restaurant scores 73. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Feb 25, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on hose of non-chemical side of attached splitter on mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink near drive thru is inoperable. Hot water valve on handwash sink at prep area is inoperable. Hot water valve at utility sink by drive thru from faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas above three compartment sink have pieces missing on the food contact surface.
14-12-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled. Also, walk in cooler floor is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry in mop sink.
42-01-4
61
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter added to mop sink faucet, vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid at hand wash sink in kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing six employee food handler certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator, missing approximately 10 employee's proof of reporting. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in candy reach in freezer on make line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler across from slush machine is soiled. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Middle and right fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed two wiping cloths lining shelving in candy reach in freezer.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of case of straws in dry storage. Operator moved jacket. Employee cell phone on counter in front of candies. Employee moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring in walk in cooler is coming up from the bottom along the main seam in the middle of the cooler.
36-11-4
47
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 52 live roaches observed: 1 live under shelf at fist drive thru window 1 live under back prep sink Approximately 50 live in between paper bags on bottom shelf at first drive thru window. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 completed certificates. Per operator, currently have 18 employees.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with orange liquid by dessert topping bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Gasket on reach in cooler at dessert area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 54 dead roaches observed: 27 in second drive thru window area 7 at rack at first drive thru window 3 under three compartment sink 3 in back chemical room 9 in light shields at dessert and drive thru area 1 at front counter lobby 2 by reach in cooler ice cream cabinet 2 behind trash can at first drive thru window Also, approximately 20 dead ants in back chemical storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lotion and aloe stored on dry storage rack above single-service boxes. Operator moved to proper storage. In walk in cooler, employee food stored with and above customer food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at front counter has slow draining water and the hot water valve leaks. Faucet in ladies restroom is very loose. Hand wash sink at dessert station has hot water valve inoperable.
29-08-4
45
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed live flying insect in container of candy pieces(peanut butter cups). Employee discarded candy.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects at utility sink across from shake machine.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing two certificates for employees hired over 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with orange liquid on rack by handwash sink at drive thru. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on shake machine, not in use, in storage closet by mop sink. Employee discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple scoops with handles in candy pieces by drive thru. Employee moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at drive thru and at utility sink by ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler by shake machine, reach in freezer by drive thru, soft serve dispenser and walk in cooler door are soiled. Hood filters have grease build up. Hood interior has heavy black build up including on fire suppression system.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink near drive thru has a leak at valves. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used on rack in walk in cooler.
14-06-4
41
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed, chicken finger (140F - Cooking) after removed from fryer. Employee placed back into fryer and second temperature observed 190F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer at 100ppm. Employee remade bucket and observed 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all certificates on hand expired the month prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of chemical hanging on chemical rack. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on reach-in cooler left of fryers with a broken handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed one lid open during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet handle leaking at handwash sink near drive thru window. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around two 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 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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