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DAIRY QUEEN

7155 STATE ROAD 70 E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-251-3400

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105377
Grade history
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019053818Sep 16, 2019Dec 20, 2019$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled in walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage can located outside lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up pad.
Basic/33-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/33-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/33-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 1, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North End of parking lot.
Basic/33-19-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/23-03-4

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