Dairy Queen

12456 N 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Dairy Queen has been inspected five times since 2024. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Dairy Queen's latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager present

2-102.12(A)

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

Inspector notes: Observed strong odor near mop sink, which backs up to restrooms. Discussed maintaining the area free of strong odors

6-501.14

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed white gravy in walk in cooler at 117*F. As per the person in charge, grave was finished being prepared at 10:30 am prior to placing in container more than two inches in depth and covered

3-501.14

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents

Inspector notes: Observed odor from pipes in building, possibly from dry drains in guest bathroom and building. Ventilation must be adequate to prevent odors from lingering within building

6-202.12

Aug 14, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler in kitchen with an ambient temperature of 53* F using a max/min thermometer.. Units must be able to maintain food at 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge, repairs were started on unit the previous day. Workers returned during inspection to repair unit. Repair company is looking for parts to repair. Owner is also bringing small refrigeration unit to site to hold food cold while waiting for repair. A reinspection will be completed on 8/14/2024 at approximately 2:30pm to verify unit is able to maintain food at 41*F or lower

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower 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 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.

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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