Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes

17826 Aprile Dr, Lutz, FL 33558

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes' 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef above fries in reach in cooler , operator removed the fries to different cooler

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towel at hand sink at cook line

31B-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it out and posted in office

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while engaging food preparation, manager asked her to remove it.

13-07-4

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food shelf with cooking oil together in cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

13-04-4

Jun 12, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched trash can and then grabbed a bag of frozen French fries. Discussion with management Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**

12A-09-4

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched trash can and then grabbed a bag of frozen French fries. Discussion with management Priority: High Priority

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Sep 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes unwashed over water bottles and clean lettuce bagged walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Oct 4, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes 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 Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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