DAIRY QUEEN
3251 COLONIAL BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 507.377.9225
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 containers of milk expired 7/30/26, the manager discarded the items.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 containers of milk expired 7/30/26, the manager discarded the items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink near drive thru as a dump sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificates not fully filled out to include the date acquired and expiration date.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with replace date of 2/26.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers near 3 compartment sink that are warped/damaged.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee fix her hair and handle single service items without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on prep line. The items had been held since this morning, the operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on prep line. The items had been held since this morning, the operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb - mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service plastic cup as scoop in pecans in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on counter above cone dip mixtures. The operator relocated the jacket.
One employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service lids improperly stored on floor in storage near drive thru.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food stored in container of chocolate crunch in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed set of keys on slicer cutting board in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to operator to hang in kitchen.
Mar 31, 2025□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at front counter; per operator milk gallon opened the day before inspection, no date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by drive through. Operator provided paper towels.
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 operator employee health reporting agreement.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone store on prep area. Discussed wi5 operator and employee removed her cell phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Single-service cake pads not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near by mop sink.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in room with ice machine.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed item stored in hand wash sink in ice cream area. Operator moved item to ware washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to bun toaster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sprinkles in ice cream area. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen near hot holding units as soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back wall of walk in freezer and around gasket to walk in freezer.
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