DAIRY QUEEN
5630 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · (904)781-9440
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over prepped ranch cups in the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Purple solution stored on back wall.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near drink dispenser.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in back of drink dispenser for dining area.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between Flip top cooler and flat top grill.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Single service cake platters stored on floor. Manager properly stored platters.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish patty stored over cheese balls, manager properly stored food items.
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. All employee training expired on 2/7/25
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket On white reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Connected coke fountain drink box stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flat top grill and flip top cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer fan covers are dusty.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic Platter lids and platters stored on back shelf.
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish patties stored over brownies in reach in freezer on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink, employee provided paper towels during inspection
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in dry storage area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and flat top grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink near the drive thru area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Platter lids and plates stored not inverted
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw fish patty stored over container of brownies, manager properly stored food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on can opener, manager cleaned can opener. Mold like substance on ice chute at drink station, employee cleaned ice chute during inspection
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave, manager cleaned microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in the drive thru area. Manager provided hand washing sign during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on Fan covers in the walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service platters and lids stored not inverted. Manager inverted platters and lids
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice chute at drink machine in dining area, manager cleaned ice scoop during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled chemical spray bottles with Purple solution one located near back door to kitchen, one located at front counter. Employee labeled spray bottles during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer at end of cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing In drive thru area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan cover in the walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids and platters stored on shelf in dry storage area not inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on exterior of wall outside of walk in freezer
Feb 28, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Tea drink nozzles in the drive thru area, soiled ice chute in dining room area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knives stored between grill and reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler gasket
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids and pans stored upright, employee inverted single service items
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of open container of dill relish in the walk in cooler, employee properly stored food items
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. No written plan provided, emailed the manager he printed form and posted on wall
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No valid Manager certification provided
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 employee reporting forms provided at inspection, emailed manager the form. Manager printed and posted form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black build up on interior of ice machine
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor near boxed beverages, employee discarded roaches and cleaned the area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee scooping chili
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty Fan cover in the walk in cooler Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black debris, manager wiped gaskets
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service platters and lids stored in the dry storage area not inverted, manager inverted
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table when not in use
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.