DAIRY QUEEN
3359 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 6123103694
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 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. Observed a pan of sliced tomatoes at 58F at the prep table, operator voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025000930 | Nov 19, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard in food preparation area, employee put one on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer on cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in back of kitchen, operator moved.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's bathroom, sent operator copy of signs by email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 11, 2026□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch his pants with gloves on and resume food preparation with no handwashing and changing gloves, educated employee on proper handwashing and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed J. Terry expired on 9/28/25.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food preparation table, employee moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet and a watch on in food preparation area, employee removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator copy by email.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stack of pans in back of kitchen.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of sliced tomatoes at 58F at the prep table, operator voluntarily discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees cup on the shelf in dry storage area where the can food and single service items are, operator moved it.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on while preparing orders.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the handwashing sink in back of kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of pollock fish not covered in the reach in freezer, operator covered.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing, underneath triple sink in back of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry storage area located behind the restaurant and not connected to main building 2 x 2 foot hole behind the electrical panel and 1x1 foot hole located by the dry storage shelves. Observed in the drive thru area underneath counter 6 inch by 6 inch hole in the wall near the floor.
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 10 roach droppings in front cashier area on shelf with single service items. Observed approximately 20 roach droppings in drive thru area below counter on floor. Observed on second floor dry storage on floor below shelves approximately 20 roach droppings. Manager and employees began the process of cleaning up the roach droppings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in dry storage area outside behind restaurant, bleach was on a shelf above fryer oil, manager removed bleach and placed in another area away from fryer oil.
Drain cover(s) missing, underneath triple sink in back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk-in freezer, manager moved and placed on shelf and observed margarine oil blend on floor in the kitchen next to prep table, manager removed and placed on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry storage area located behind the restaurant and not connected to main building 2 x 2 foot hole behind the electrical panel and 1x1 foot hole located by the dry storage shelves. Observed in the drive thru area underneath counter 6 inch by 6 inch hole in the wall near the floor.
Jul 24, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in mop sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage upstairs and at blast freezer down stairs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed Diet Coke.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No handsink at front counter. No handsink at cake making area, at ice bin ice scooping area for drinks, No handsink at ice machine and warewash area. Only one handsink for establishment that is located across from Grill area of kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed area use over time and only one handsink is available at establishment. Operator must submit a new plan as establishment is now being used to Plan review. Please go to MyFloridalicense.com DBPR, Hotels and Restaurants, and submit plans as a application for remodel.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash rinse and t start to take utensils to front for use with no sanitation or air drying step. Operator corrected employee and items were sanitized and placed to dry.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dining room sweeping and removing debris, put cleaning utensils in storage closet then return to front line and handle single service items and put deli papers on trays and handle clean trays for customer service without washing hands. Observed employee handle utensils stored in water and wipe hands on clothing then continue to touch clean single service and paper clad ce cream cones and clean utensils without washing hands. Observed drive through employee adjusting head set touching hair and hat then handle moneys and credit cards from customer then dip ice and handle single service items without washing hands. No employees at front counter washed hand for duration of inspection.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No handsink at front counter. No handsink at cake making area, at ice bin ice scooping area for drinks, No handsink at ice machine and warewash area. Only one handsink for establishment that is located across from Grill area of kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed area use over time and only one handsink is available at establishment. Operator must submit a new plan as establishment is now being used to Plan review. Please go to MyFloridalicense.com DBPR, Hotels and Restaurants, and submit plans as a application for remodel.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bucket with crack.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old grease on mandolin slicer and lexan pans at clean dish storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed fry boats not inverted on cookline.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm. Corrected to 300ppm.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) held on pans on ice with ice only touching bottom of pans. Unable to keep foods at 41F throughout the product. Foods out less than 4 hours, must discard by 300pm. Explained time as a public health control and gave paperwork via email. Operator will use time as a public health control or may look into acquiring a preptop cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open food and wearing watch.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 68F water on front counter. Operator sent all utensils back to dishwash. operator checked crock pot and plug was loose water changed utensils rehashed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. manager replaced in bucket.
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.