Sanford Dairy Queen

2523 Park Dr, Sanford, FL 32771

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sanford Dairy Queen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Open dumpster lid” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Sanford Dairy Queen's latest score of 82 sits above the Sanford average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee cell beverage stored on top of reach-in freezer in front service area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of reach-in freezer in front service area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -knife stored in sanitizer for bananas, operator discarded sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -glass door reach-in cooler in front service area, employee moved towards front **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in cooler

36-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of food storage containers on storage rack **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pink duct tape -corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. -corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak from chiller area (ceiling) in walk in cooler

29-11-4

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: dairy.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage containers, walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanford Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanford Dairy Queen on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sanford Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sanford Dairy Queen.

How does Sanford Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Sanford Dairy Queen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Sanford Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sanford Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sanford Dairy Queen 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 Sanford Dairy Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sanford Dairy Queen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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