Dairy Queen

1619 Grant Ave 1, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Dairy Queen is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Crates for food elevation observed in walk in unit. New Violation.

46.321

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Food debris observed in the bottom of the reach-in freezer and under counter refrigeration unit in front service area and rear area. -Ice accumulation observed inside of the front service area chest freezer. -Unsealed floor observed inside of walk in cooler unit. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Observed cover vent in disrepair in general restroom area. -Gaps on ceiling in restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Clutter observed throughout rear prep area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

May 19, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - One chest freezer observed not in use during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Food debris observed in the bottom of the reach-in freezer (white) from the rear area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment observed in direct contact of the floor and not elevated on the utility rack. PIC took corrective action and elevated on the utility rack the maintenance tools during inspection.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around four 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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