South Florida Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, South Florida Dairy Queen has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so South Florida Dairy Queen is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Burger 112F. The burger was removed and cooked to 177F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-06-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids to the topping containers inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The lids was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Jade M , Tre' S.katelyn S. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages inside a Dairy Queen cups on the table across from the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. The drinks was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches on the cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf above the prep table next to the flip top reach in coole **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. A sign was provided and placed at the hand washing sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the soft serve machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Dirty. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the white chest style freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Torn gasket **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No lucense was displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No license displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen/ dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Not smooth. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vent cover missing. Above the prep table in the kitchen. Front counter also. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Missing **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kacie Tanner7/8/2019. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen/ dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No lucense was displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the white chest style freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the chest style freezer next to the small flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the soft serve machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Vent cover missing. Above the prep table in the kitchen. Front counter also. **Warning**
36-36-4
67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: vanilla shake mix (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate shake mix (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container of water to that is being used to thaw frozen strawberries. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
50
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights out by hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles and several are damaged
36-37-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Florida Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Florida Dairy Queen on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Florida Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at South Florida Dairy Queen.
How does South Florida Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
South Florida Dairy Queen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has South Florida Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Florida Dairy Queen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at South Florida 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 South Florida Dairy Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Florida Dairy Queen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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