DQ Grill & Chill

2525 Skyline Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
American
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, DQ Grill & Chill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white sausage gravy not date marked in walk-in cooler. The manager placed a date on white sausage gravy. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The microwave was cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The manager is sending someone out to close dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
95
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
95
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed teach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched in ice cream station.
25-02-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was DQ Grill & Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at DQ Grill & Chill on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at DQ Grill & Chill?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at DQ Grill & Chill.

How does DQ Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

DQ Grill & Chill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has DQ Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at DQ Grill & Chill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at DQ Grill & Chill 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 DQ Grill & Chill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, DQ Grill & Chill is inspected around two times per year on average.