DAIRY QUEEN
2227 N MONROE STREET, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-386-3326
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Manager corrected solution to 200 ppm during inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) too strong.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near make bar. Provided establishment with hand wash handout. Manager hung sign above sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager corrected to quaternary 200ppm during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk cartons with no date mark in walk in cooler. Per manager opened 07-22-24.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored upright. Manager stored buckets inverted during inspection.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot held hot dogs 125F and chili 109F. Per manager heated up items at 9:30am. New temperatures at 11:30am: hot dogs 141F, chili 138F.
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. Observed employee working for two weeks per manager without proof of illness report form. Provided manager with illness report form.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed two glue traps with approximately three dead insects on each. Manager discarded traps during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in walk in coolers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in front of three compartment sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bucket next to drive through window. Operator stored scoop in separate bin during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored on clean equipment. Observed five tongs and two whisks stored on rusty shelves.
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.