DAIRY QUEEN
4040 SW 67 AVE, Miami FL 33155 · 305-665-1387
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
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SEP 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine touching ice. Operator removed.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located in back prep area soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary test kit since 05-30-2014
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located in back prep area with torn gasket.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board near front prep station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed three plastic containers at the dry rack above three compartment sink with old labels. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter prep station not stored in sanitizing solution.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed Cheesecake bites (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation coolers at front counter. As per manager, items were placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheesecake bites (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation coolers at front counter. As per manager, items were placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior.
Observed No soap provided at handwash sink at hand sink at front counter. Manager replenished soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near back exit door.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature inside preparation cooler at front counter at 50F. Observed reach in freezer at customer area in disrepair. Manager removed all TCS products from units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance at storage area.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on shelf above three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of preparation counter soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cakes at reach in freezer at back storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed spray nozzle souled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup stored inside container of rainbow sprinkles. Employee removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near back exit door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on preparation table near drive through area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee raw beef, corn dogs and hot dogs inside reach in freezer at back storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing milk shakes and portioning ice cream not wearing hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of debris on floor behind milk shake machines.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cookies stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves underneath soda machine soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cake bases and lids stored on floor at back storage area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cakes not covered at both reach in freezers at storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and preparation areas.
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cakes at reach in freezer at back storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
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 food employees Chanel and Cindy hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training.
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. Provided employee health reporting agreement via email.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed spray nozzle souled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup stored inside container of rainbow sprinkles. Employee removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near back exit door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on preparation table near drive through area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee raw beef, corn dogs and hot dogs inside reach in freezer at back storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing milk shakes and portioning ice cream not wearing hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of debris on floor behind milk shake machines.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cookies stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves underneath soda machine soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cake bases and lids stored on floor at back storage area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cakes not covered at both reach in freezers at storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and preparation areas.
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.