DAIRY QUEEN #19477
7253 103 ST, Jacksonville FL 32210
Last inspected Sep 5, 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.
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near secondary drive thru window.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021002057 | Nov 2, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling near kitchen entrance.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on grassy area on side of dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower by to-go window.
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of any State approved food handler training for any employee.
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. Observed no signed employee reporting agreements.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 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 container of milk with no date marking stored in reach in cooler on front line. Person in charge stated the average amount of milk used is 1-2 each day, but was unaware when this container was opened.
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. Observed no proof of any State approved food handler training for any employee.
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. Observed no signed employee reporting agreements.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind reach in cooler that's not in use near left side customer window.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage stored on wire rack shelf next to dry food items across from walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf next to and above food items on front line.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle directly on dirt area next to garbage enclosure.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of most recent inspection.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at hand wash sink near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled back plates around nozzles on soda tower near to-go window. Dust build up on and around fan in walk-in cooler. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors throughout kitchen.
Jan 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler certifications expired.
Dec 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler certifications expired.
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of white queso with dents along top seam.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves touch soiled surfaces then remove gloves and don new pair without washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change stations on cook line and touch soiled surfaces without changing gloves. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
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 container of milk in reach in cooler below flip top cooler and container of milk in walk-in cooler that person in charge stated was unsure when were opened, but been within past two days. Person in charge date marked milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled back plate behind soda nozzles on soda tower by to-go window.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed; no paper towels at hand wash sink by dry storage near walk-in cooler. No paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels for hand wash sink near walk-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler certifications expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed; scoop with no handle in box of cookies in dry storage area. Scoop with no handle in cheesecake bites in walk in freezer. Employee removed scoop from cheesecake bites.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above flip top cooler soiled with dust.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored under small fryer unit located on prep shelf next to fryer station. Person in charge removed knife and cleaned, rinses, and sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cordless headphone container stored on top of single service items next to desk across from three compartment sink area. Person in charge removed container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food items with no hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer next to fryer station with ice buildup up.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide latest inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid to dumpster at rear of establishment open.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix in kitchen area that was left out of refrigeration for 20 mins per manager. Manager put in cooler. (45F - Cold Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area above the triple sink, chemicals stored over gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash station next to take out window. Operator replaced with napkins. No paper towels at hand wash station by walk in cooler.
Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom located outside back door of establishment is dirty.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed. Operator has license from last year in book.
Floor/ walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to water heater by triple sink is soiled with build up. Ceiling and vents in kitchen area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Ice cream mix in bag on ground in walk in cooler. Operator removed from ground.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken and hanging on hinges.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster enclosure in disrepair.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter of right side drive thru window has build up of oil.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Containers of cake lids on floor next to back door. Operator removed from floor.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near secondary drive thru window.
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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top plate on spindle mixer has encrusted residue. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by walk up window. Manager supplied towels.
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. One employee present, manager stated his certification is at other location.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over ice cream machine, top layer peeling off and hanging down.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Manager closed lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook line and reach-in freezer at prep cream make station, soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, dust build up at fan unit.
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.