Dairy Queen

92661 Overseas Hwy 1, Tavernier, FL 33070

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dairy Queen stretching back to 2022. Dairy Queen was last inspected on Aug 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Tavernier average 71, so Dairy Queen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. clean dishes were relocated **Corrected On-Site**

24-28-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is not working and is scheduled to be repaired today

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the ice machine

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The nozzle on ice cream machine is soiled with food debris . The can opener blade is soiled placed in triple sink to wash **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/1/23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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

Intermediate - The can opener blade is soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Men's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing buckets in handwash sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the Scoop handle in Oreo cookies

10-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service container improperly stored on the floor

25-05-4

Basic - Standup Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Walk in cooler gaskets in poor repair.

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavernier average of 71.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 two times per year on average.

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