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DAIRY QUEEN

909 KINGS HWY UNIT C, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941.743.8585

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats21
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801241
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's urinal in disrepair.
Basic/32-05-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed spray handle in disrepair at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed exterior mop sink at back of establishment with no vacuum breakers. Educated the operator.
High priority/29-42-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinals in disrepair at men's restroom.
Basic/32-05-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operated date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not adequately secured by the soda boxes. Operated secured the tank by chain.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 1 Reach in Freezer inoperable.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Observed Reach in Freezer inoperable. Time Extended
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's restroom urinal in disrepair.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 1 Reach in Freezer inoperable.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.