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DAIRY QUEEN

15993 NW 163 LN, Alachua FL 32615 · 386-462-9126

Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103717
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves put raw hamburger on grill then handled kitchen equipment, and prepared food orders, Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
High priority/12A-09-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two jugs of chemical cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). Manager instructed employee to label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen hallway. Manager secured tanks
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk-in-cooler door
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mop bucket cover stored over soft drink syrup boxes. Manager moved cover
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted bucket
Basic/10-14-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at cookline handwash sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket sled on reach in freezer on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
Basic/33-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (tomato's and onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( bread ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved vegetable to bottom shelf
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table top mixer heads in drive thru area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of approved employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in buckets next to mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Basic/33-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.