DQ Grill & Chill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2024, DQ Grill & Chill has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which DQ Grill & Chill's 32 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets with less than the required 200 ppm of quat
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket next to warmer drawer on top of prep counter
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed slight buildup on ice cream spout in ice cream area
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed debris in ice machine spout and drink nozzles in the lobby
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS and non-TCS food items stored uncovered including cheesecake bites in the ice cream freezer, barbecue sauce under the grill, and brown sugar and chocolate sauce on the prep counter next to ice cream freezer.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed light debris on can opener blade
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light out in hood over smaller grill
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a stack of to-go boxes stored upright with no overhead protection
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of ice cream on the outside of the sprinkle container in the ice cream prep area
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of ice cream debris in the bottom of freezers, coolers, and ice cream machine catch trays
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buckling of floor material in the walk in freezer
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris under equipment throughout the main kitchen
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile over three compartment sink in back of facility
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris in cabinets behind front service area
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two lights out in hood over main grill and two lights missing shields
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
32
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed sani-bucket stored next to facility ice machine on a prep table.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed syrup hose stored on the floor in the main kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 boxes of to go bowls stored on the floor on the dry storage room. CA: Items were picked up by PIC.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up accumulations on the floor under equipment/shelving, on the walls behind equipment/shelving, and on the inside/outside of equipment, shelving throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops not actively in use, not hung to dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-functional equipment (ice cream machine/prep cooler) in the kitchen area that needs to be repaired or removed from the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee with a beard longer than half an inch, not properly restrained.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
95
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed pretzels with the prep date of 8/12 and the discard date of 8/19, still stored and in rotation at the bottom of a Prep Top Cooler. CA: Item was discarded by the PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed RTE hot dogs, removed their original packing and remaining in the kitchen for over 24 hours, not date marked.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cold holding units throughout the facility, either missing an internal thermometer or having a malfunctioning thermometer. CA: Thermometers were added or replaced in all of the units by the PIC.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple to-go trays stored unprotected and without any overhead protection in the prep area.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up accumulations on the floor under equipment/shelving, on the walls behind equipment/shelving, and on the inside/outside of equipment, shelving throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Ranch dressing with a prep date of March 8, 2024, and a discard date of March 15, 2024, stored in a Prep Top Cooler. CA: Item was discarded by an employee.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sani-bucket stored next to facility buns at the prep table under the heat lamp. CA: PIC moved bread to the top of the counter.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes of ice cream cones stored on the floor in the front of the kitchen as well as in the back of the kitchen. CA: Items were placed on shelves.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees with beards longer than half an inch, not properly restrained.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up accumulations on the floor under equipment, on the walls behind equipment, and on the inside/outside of equipment throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was DQ Grill & Chill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at DQ Grill & Chill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at DQ Grill & Chill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at DQ Grill & Chill.
How does DQ Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Rincon?
DQ Grill & Chill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Rincon average of 85.
Has DQ Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at DQ Grill & Chill have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at DQ Grill & Chill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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