Dairy Queen

3311 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 339528051

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Dairy Queen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Dairy Queen's latest score of 78 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in wringer of mop bucket next to mop sink. Operator removed the mop by hanging to allow air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the door handles of Walk in Cooler and Freezer. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ranch dressing not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Dec 12, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ranch dressing at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee food items at Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.

08B-49-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in Charge: Kari Slusar, 11/29/2017.

53A-03-7

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxed of shake mix at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container at frontline Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge. Kristy Slusar.

53A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dairy container at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

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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 Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen 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 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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