DAIRY QUEEN
11608 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176 · 3057726356
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of peach cobbler crumble with mold at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016046783 | Oct 10, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard stored inside hand sink next to dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at blender station. Operator removed container.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not properly working inside employee bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with heavy cut marks at blender station.
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Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed containers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in back storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor and on pipe.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of white chest freezer soiled with food debris.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer.
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of peach cobbler crumble with mold at front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint stored next to plastic cups under prep table in back prep area and can of air freshener stored on prep table in back area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed umbrella stored inside of hand sink next to triple sink and hand sink at front counter next to reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside of employee bathroom, hand wash sink at front counter next to reach in cooler, and customer bathroom.
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 employee training for employees Gabe, Santiago, Luna, Sophie, and Luis.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without label stored on shelf in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles in back storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken soda machine not in use stored in back area next to triple sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in back prep area under shelf across from triple sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled at back area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at employee bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of coconut flakes not labeled at front counter.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection 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.