Dairy Queen

4140 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Dairy Queen appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Dairy Queen's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed deep grooves and dark discoloration on an in-use cutting board. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace

4-501.12

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an open can of an employee's personal energy drink stored on the top shelf in the walk-in refrigerator above food. Please ensure designated areas are used for employee beverages and personal items and that designated areas are located to prevent possible contamination of food and clean equipment/utensils. Person in charge (PIC) moved drinks to proper storage

6-403.11

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tested three sanitizer buckets from different areas of the kitchen, the Quat concentration was measuring below 150 ppm. PIC determined that the Quat sanitizer dispenser had a clog and was able to fix the dispenser. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. All Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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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