DQ Grill & Chill

14891 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33912

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium 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 Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

DQ Grill & Chill's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over single service utensils in dry storage rack in middle of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top layer drop in cooler cook line, in portion cups, housemade ranch with milk (51F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Dressing was stocked far above fill line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick cooling and replaced with underfilled container. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler cook line under tabletop ovens. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to ice cream area, operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go ice cream cupcakes by front counter missing proper label.

02D-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on hotdog cooler in kitchen.

23-03-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand sink. Operator removed cloth **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator dumped and refilled to: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice dispenser at self serve beverage station has a heavy accumulation of a mold like substance inside the chute. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Operator printed and posted poster. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone next to reach in cooler unit. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food over food to be served to public. Operator label and rearranged personal food under food served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was DQ Grill & Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at DQ Grill & Chill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at DQ Grill & Chill.

How does DQ Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

DQ Grill & Chill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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