DAIRY QUEEN
902 N 3 ST, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 9043340651
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on front line near front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed shake mix in container stored on the floor of Walk in cooler. Observed cases of shake mix stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing sinks on cook line and in women's restroom without employee hand washing signs. Inspector will provide employee hand washing signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Manager stored mop to dry properly.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 14 flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen. 7 flying insects in men's restroom. 3 flying insects in women's restroom.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib on hot water tank without back flow preventer installed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.
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. Observed employee without required state training hired more than 60 days.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor next to ice machine. Manager stated that the machine was new and someone is coming to fix pipe behind ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not stored to dry. Manager hung mops to dry properly.
Oct 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on front line near ice cream machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed candy bar on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors in dining area and front service line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Employee placed wet mop to air dry.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 on front line near front counter.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager opened and provided paper towels will replace batteries.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum.
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.