Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Dairy Queen, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Port St. Lucie restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For green hose line.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.H. 4/19/21.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing not next to three compartment, water is not running when turned on. Hand washing levers was turned off. Educated employee to leave on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to three compartment sink. Employee replaced battery. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler and back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza. Multiple trash items, shopping cart.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Recycle, in a shared plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On rack next to ice machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils. Employee observed not washing hands, changing from different tasks before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands on site. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispensers not working at both hand washing sinks in front and rear locations. Recommend employee to place paper towels in reachable location at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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. K.Y.
53B-13-5
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. Yogurt mix not date marked, opened 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Printed out copy for employee to review and sign. Manager must sign document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient thermometers in all reach in coolers where tcs foods are held.
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing in dining room area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink near three compartment
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand sink next to three compartment sink
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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