Vista Lakes Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Vista Lakes Dairy Queen stretching back to 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Orlando restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 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. Only 3 certificate valid and the rest expired .
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The small one next to the ice cream machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion stored on top of wipe cream at th3 walk-in cooler . Operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at the ice cream station.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the bottom table the one under the toaster.
14-36-5
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs and service spoons stored in container food contact surface up. Top of reach in cooler by ice cream machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 in hood.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer for fries in kitchen. Hood and vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dirty mop water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by blizzard mixer.
21-12-4
74
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed paperwork **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Chili from previous day is mixed with new batch everyday. No way of tracking when cycle is broken.
02C-05-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black plastic cake pan bottoms are stored with the food contact surface facing upwards **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Red liquid in bottom of reach in cooler used to store milk and whipped cream on ice cream make line area **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in ice cream make line area is being stored in standing water at 72°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (127F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. Staff reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain cover on soda fountain. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over cut lettuce. Manager changed order. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vista Lakes Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vista Lakes Dairy Queen on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vista Lakes Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vista Lakes Dairy Queen.
How does Vista Lakes Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Vista Lakes Dairy Queen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Vista Lakes Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vista Lakes 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 Vista Lakes 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 Vista Lakes Dairy Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vista Lakes Dairy Queen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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