DAIRY QUEEN
7105 NW 88TH AVE, Tamarac FL 33321
Last inspected Apr 7, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023058071 | Oct 2, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of APR 07 20Z5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved at flip top
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Sep 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) sided flip top; sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding) per operator in unit more than 4 hrs. Not portioned or prepared today. 2) Kitchen flip top; queso (62F - Cold Holding); gravy (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit more than 24hrs. Not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) sided flip top; sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding) per operator in unit more than 4 hrs. Not portioned or prepared today. 2) Kitchen flip top; queso (62F - Cold Holding); gravy (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit more than 24hrs. Not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved a trash to the corresponding hand wash sink
Nov 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at make line put on gloves to prepare sandwich without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot hold station by fryer, chicken fingers (118-122F - Hot Holding). Per employee cooked approximately 20-30 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 on top of ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand sink by ice cream station. Manager replaced paper towels.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop, not in use, stored in water by mop sink.
Oct 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around ice cream toppings containers and around milkshake machine has food debris buildup.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser closest to ice cream line broken.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in probe thermometer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at ice cream station has discoloration and grooves.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor by hand sink near cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor of walk in freezer.
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on top of and around ice cream topping containers and shelf holding bulk topping dispensers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to cook line and by ice cream station.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Battery dead in probe thermometer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor in walk in freezer entirely coated with heavy ice build up.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cheese cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on cheese for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on hose bibbs at mop sink where splitter added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling in service area in disrepairs.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on on floor underneath shelves, refrigerator and cooking equipments throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside glass door freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of true freezer soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed light burnout at dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall at 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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.heavy Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line-with burgers and chicken strips 2. Observed walk in freezer with heavy ice build up. 3. Observed heavy ice build up in ice cream freezer at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer by hot fudge station area with accumulation of old food residue.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Heavy Ice buildup in both reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
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.