DAIRY QUEEN
7155 STATE ROAD 70 E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-251-3400
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019053818 | Sep 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Floor soiled in walk-in freezer.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Garbage can located outside lid broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up pad.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.genesis
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station In house made Ranch dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 7/23/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station In house made Ranch dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 7/23/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged item.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster in North end of parking area. Person in charge cleaned pad. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North End of parking lot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance on Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler for ice cream mix. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets engaged in food preparation. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees remove bracelets and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance on Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler for ice cream mix. Observed soiled hood filters over fryers with grease.
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.