Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Dairy Queen appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Dairy Queen's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth laying on the prep top cooler cutting board. / All wiping cloths should be in soap water, sanitizer water or the dirty hamper to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed stained and water damaged ceiling tile over rear kitchen and storage areas. Replace damaged/stained ceiling tile with washable, smooth and easy cleanable ceiling tile.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris build up present on the shelves in the kitchen. Clean often to prevent pests.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris build up present on fan covers of the walk-in cooler unit. / Clean often to prevent contamination.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light visible around the service entrance door jam. / Replace weather strip to prevent pest entry.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed can opener with heavy debris buildup present. / Clean can opener often to prevent cross contamination.
74
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed hamburgers and hot dogs stored in the reach in cooler and freezer not covered. / All foo must be covered when stored.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed can opener with heavy debris buildup present. / Clean can opener often to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up present on the onion slicer. / Clean slicer after each use to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cups being used as scoops in multiple containers in the walk-in cooler. / Use scoops with handles and keep handles up and away from food to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple areas of debris buildup in the cooler floors, sides of equipment etc. / Clean often to prevent pests.
78
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed foods (diced onion, diced tomatoes, and brownies) without proper date marking. All food prepared and stored in storage shall have a prepared date and discard by date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed foods out of its original packaging/containers not labeled. All foods/food products removed from its original packaging/containers shall be labeled with its common name.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer found in any refrigeration unit. All cold storage units shall have proper thermometers.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwash signage in both the men and women restrooms. All handwash sinks are to have proper staff handwash notices posted.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of debris and mold like substance on wire rack shelving in WIC, accumulations of grease and debris on can opener bracket, and on tops/sides, controls and utility lines of cook line equipment. Clean equipment at frequency to prevent accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed stained and water damaged ceiling tile over rear kitchen and storage areas. Replace damaged/stained ceiling tile with washable, smooth and easy cleanable ceiling tile.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches in the mop sink, sanitization sink,, and cooler area where bases (peach base, brownie base) are stored. Observed a live, crawling roach on the floors of the main kitchen. Pest Control shall come spray to help control insects.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Manchester?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Manchester average of 88.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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