Dairy Queens
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dairy Queens eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Davie restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at restroom. Door not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near walk in cooler - 3 co2 tanks not secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Same **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by rear entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Same **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed restrooms floor soiled with toilet paper. Observed walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed floor soiled near triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Same **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter - hand washing sink next to ice cream machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured near walk in cooler. Operator tied properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed sponged being used to clean and sanitized blizzard blender. Operator discarded sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter - hand washing sink next to ice cream machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket with water.
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed at front bar - soiled floor between equipment
36-10-4
70
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jan 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed employee rising cup in hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At dry storage missing ceiling tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Ceiling tile missing. At dry storage missing ceiling tile. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through out the whole establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through out the whole establishment. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
78
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handling phone, then began preparing a milk shake , without first washing hands. Educate operator of proper hand washing. Employee wash hands, discard the cup, and use a clean cup for customer order. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 dead flies insect in lower counter at front counter. Operator clean up dead insects and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning supplies above clean cups and napkins. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed whipping cream in soiled equipment inside of the reach in cooler- front counter. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. At front counter. **Warning**
22-35-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed walking cooler solid with debris. **Warning**
22-11-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream cones displayed not protected from contamination. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen and front counter. Operator provide paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provide soup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided public health policies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-03-5
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. Provided to operator written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 on site with expired certification- Albert R. M. Expired on 1/31/23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter - all top counter surface solid with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at dry storage, 1 at bathroom. Operator clean up dead roaches and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through out the whole establishment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soft cones box, store on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee mug store with cookie crumbs for customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates and Togo plates store in soiled containers, at prep area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Also, Observed single serving cups store next to preparation sink expose to splash. **Warning**
25-22-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed wet soiled wiping cloths on bathroom floor and not stored in a suitable container or bag prior to laundering. **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed peanut butter cream stored near sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At front counter . **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At dry storage missing ceiling tile. **Warning**
36-36-4
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Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 01/08/2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at handwash sinks throughout establishment.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed food residue on floor and refrigerator.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy buildup of ice in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of debris buildup on soft serve machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -Observed no self closing device on employee restroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor
25-05-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
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Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash sink located at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing.used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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. Observed milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blizzard mix machine nozzles, caramel and hot fudge with built up food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink located at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times with spoons inside sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets with mold like substance.
23-24-4
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 handles of spoon touching chocolate sprinkles, gummy worms, sprinkles at front counter in containers.
10-01-5
Basic - Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.located at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed spoons at front counter Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned sanitized equipment on shelves stored at 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles to go boxes at front counter not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in reach in freezers not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queens on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queens?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queens.
How does Dairy Queens compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Dairy Queens most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Davie average of 79.
Has Dairy Queens' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queens have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dairy Queens 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 Queens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queens is inspected around three times per year on average.
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