Dairy Queen

2227 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dairy Queen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Dairy Queen trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Manager corrected solution to 200 ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) too strong.

16-33-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near make bar. Provided establishment with hand wash handout. Manager hung sign above sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot held hot dogs 125F and chili 109F. Per manager heated up items at 9:30am. New temperatures at 11:30am: hot dogs 141F, chili 138F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. Observed employee working for two weeks per manager without proof of illness report form. Provided manager with illness report form.

11-26-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in walk in coolers.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in front of three compartment sink.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bucket next to drive through window. Operator stored scoop in separate bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on clean equipment. Observed five tongs and two whisks stored on rusty shelves.

10-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed two glue traps with approximately three dead insects on each. Manager discarded traps during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-06-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.

50-17-2

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed walk in cooler/freezer added without an approved plan review. Plan review Division was able to do a plan to file. **Corrected On-Site**

51-16-7

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records incomplete due to certificates not being filled out.

53B-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets for to reach in for the ice cream machine soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth in outside walk in cooler.

36-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops for toppings in reach in freezer in back.

14-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dairy Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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