DAIRY QUEEN
610 KINGSLEY AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · (904)264-3207
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whip cream stored in insert with toppings has bag above chill line. Temperature at 60F. Employee states had been left out for an order for approximately five minutes. Whip cream placed in bottom reach in cooler and temperature 15 minutes later at 48F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Operator removed ice.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired on 2/13/2026 for the following employees; Tara C, Stephanie A, Madison B, Tammy T and Caleb W.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple unsecured tanks by bag in box soda rack. Operator secured all tanks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in ladies restroom. Operator hung new sign.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles laying in cheesecake pieces, caramel pieces and chocolate chips at drive thru and in cheesecake pieces and candy pieces in reach in freezer at front counter.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage room at back exit with excessive miscellaneous items/boxes to door area. Also, unused microwaves and flip top reach in cooler stored next to back exit. Manager states they are waiting for repairs to be done.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles for the scoops for cheesecake bites and chocolate chips at drive thru cooler have handles laying in the products.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage closet near back exit is in disarray, room cannot be entered due to excessive boxes/miscellaneous items stacked to the door.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whip cream stored in insert with toppings has bag above chill line. Temperature at 60F. Employee states had been left out for an order for approximately five minutes. Whip cream placed in bottom reach in cooler and temperature 15 minutes later at 48F.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on cook assembling hamburgers. Employee put on beard guard during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in walk in freezer at back entrance of freezer to outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of burger oven has build up of food debris.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection 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. Mop sink missing vacuum breaker on attached splitter at non-chemical side of splitter. To left of back exit door, outside threaded faucet with attached hose missing backflow preventer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing at interior door to outside at entrance of walk in freezer.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, no proof of training for five employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above ice machine, vent above drive thru slush machine, vent at dessert prep table and vent in men's room has accumulation of dust. Ceiling tiles soiled at front counter and at lobby reach in freezer.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in far left corner of water heater. Employee removed and discarded dead roach.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom with visible outside light coming through at rear exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in walk in freezer along right side missing.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights above three compartment sink.
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.