Dairy Queen

2754 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Dairy Queen has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “common name-working containers”, which has been cited two times.

Dairy Queen's latest score of 86 falls below the Mesa average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

3-301.11(B)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle with cleaner in it that did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on the bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: There was no covered receptacle in the uni-sex bathroom at time if inspection. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle for sanitary disposal. Provide prior to next routine inspection

5-501.17

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle with purple cleaner in it. Person in charge (PIC) stated it was degreaser. Discussed with PIC that all chemicals and cleaners need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write a label at time of inspection

7-102.11

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the ice cream spoons with the handles facing down near the soda fountain area. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the handles need to face up to reduce risk of contamination while taking spoons. PIC washed hands, donned glove, and replaced the spoons with handles facing up at time of inspection

4-904.11

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three tomatoes in the walk-in cooler with green and grey organic matter growing on them. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that the tomatoes were adulterated and shall not be served. PIC discarded voluntarily at time of inspection

3-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than 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 two 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.

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