Dairyqueen of Silver Springs

5240 E Silver Springs Blvd Hwy40, Silver Springs, FL 34488

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dairyqueen of Silver Springs has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average for Silver Springs sits at 77, putting Dairyqueen of Silver Springs on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one onsite female employee

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar container, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the front area, sugar container not labeled, Manager labeled. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photocopy

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop at the the drive thru soiled, employee moved to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two employees.

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to single service at the cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the drive thru area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front counter, cups not inverted, employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of ice Shute at the dining area.

23-03-4

Oct 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating to the public at inspection time. **Corrected On-Site**

50-08-7

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes stored on top of ice machine, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice bin with mold like substance, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairyqueen of Silver Springs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairyqueen of Silver Springs on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dairyqueen of Silver Springs compare to other restaurants in Silver Springs?

Dairyqueen of Silver Springs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Silver Springs average of 77.

Has Dairyqueen of Silver Springs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairyqueen of Silver Springs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairyqueen of Silver Springs 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 Dairyqueen of Silver Springs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairyqueen of Silver Springs is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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