Dairy Queen

1113 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dairy Queen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Dairy Queen was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “rodent activity present as evidenced”, which has been cited three times.

Among Royal Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dairy Queen is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 31, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back storage area- restroom chemical cleaner stored over ice cream cones- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At 4 door reach in freezer- cup used as scoop in box with Cooke dough- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- at dry storage area.

36-34-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At front counter prep area- in use bananas with stickers attached - educated operator- employee removed and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dry storage/ dish washing/ prep area- approximately 12 rodent droppings on floor under shelves with single service cups. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At prep table by front counter- approximately 3 small flying insects landing on wall. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings by shelves under front counter- near single service items- operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

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. At reach in cooler by front counter - as per operator milk opened on Tuesday- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee container of chips over single service containers by dry storage- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -approximately 50 droppings under dry storage shelf near back door. Area is not near food prep. Manager currently cleaning up **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

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. -observed 1 training certificate

53B-13-5

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 - 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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -next to mopsink

29-18-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -spoons **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under front counter

36-10-4

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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 Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “rodent activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.

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 four times per year on average.

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