Dairy Queen

316 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Dairy Queen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Dairy Queen scores about where you'd expect for a Mesa restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: Observed employee beverages stored on cake decorating prep table. PIC rearranged items to designated area at time of inspection to prevent contamination

2-401.11

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Discussed cleaning procedure for the Blizzard spindle located by the drive through window. PIC stated that the spindle gets wiped down with sanitizer. Inspector requested cleaning procedures for the device. The cleaning procedures state that the spindle must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized as needed. Discussed cleaning TCS food contact surfaces/equipment every 4 hours. Inspector set up three buckets and demonstrated how to properly clean the unit. A time stamp sticker was placed on the unit to ensure that proper cleaning methods and being conducted

4-702.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing signage in the men's restroom used by employees. Please provide

6-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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 Dairy Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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