DAIRY QUEEN
2784 SADLER RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-321-2500
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On sticky trap under ice cream machine at front counter, observed 10 live roaches. Operator discarded of sticky trap in trash.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above soda machine at front counter show signs of water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed by front door expired June 1, 2026. Manager let owner know so he can get new license to establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris/torn. Also, exterior of ice chute and around nozzles on soda machine soiled with buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers of front counter soiled with food debris.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes on shelf above containers of ready to eat strawberry topping. Manager had employee switch items.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under front counter, sanitizer bucket on floor. Employee got milk crate and removed bucket from floor.
May 13, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On sticky trap under ice cream machine at front counter, observed 10 live roaches. Operator discarded of sticky trap in trash.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in sticky trap under soda machine in drive thru area. Operator discarded sticky trap. Also, observed 1 dead roach on floor near water heater in back kitchen. Operator has employee sweep up and discarded of roach. Also, observed approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap under ice cream machine. Operator discarded of sticky trap.
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by office.
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. Food handler training for Jo W and Betty I expired on 5/27/2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two areas in outside storage building with single-service items are in disrepair and water damage is present.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on kitchen reach-in cooler are torn.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler near cook line, raw bacon in plastic pans stored above bagged cooked chili. Operator switched the products so raw bacon is on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior lower part of ice chute soiled with black mold-like substance. Operator told employee to clean it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed in establishment expired June 1 2025. Operator printed out current license and displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish storage rack across from 3 compartment sink, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers/reach in freezers in establishment torn/have duck tape on them. Operator stated they have gaskets ordered.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile next to pink reach in freezer on cook line broken.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In lobby, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 200ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White tub of sugar on bottom shelf in drive through area not labeled. Operator added labeled to container.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter handled coupon from a guest, and immediately began preparing ice cream product without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped outside in drive through lane.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol spray can with cleaning chemical stored on storage shelf in prep area next to single use trays. Can moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at one end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet by drive through.
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/. Multiple pieces of equipment are stored outside, some of which are being removed. Additionally, other places where equipment once was, are no longer present. Inspector also notes there is no hand washing sink in front counter area where ice cream items are prepared.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard under warming bin in fryer area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above food preparation area in main kitchen. Drink moved and stored correctly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep cook drinking from open can. Can discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Cook placed on restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid for ice machine is cracked and no longer easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in prep area of kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf by blizzard machines. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink in kitchen. Manager states that parts have been ordered.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near cook line blocked by floor fan. Fan moved and stored correctly.
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. One employee working in kitchen and hired less than 60 days has no proof. Manager reviewed information with employee and filled out form.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, case of french fries on floor. French fries moved and stored correctly.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen by walk in cooler, red sanitizer bucket with quaternary ammonium solution tested 0ppm. Solution discarded, and bucket refilled. Tested 150ppm.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off from knob under handsink. Manager turned on water supply
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored next to wrappers on shelf over line cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Door over ice machine has pieces breaking from lid into ice.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow phu pan that stores hotdogs cracked, manager removed from service
Jul 31, 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
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two guys on shift. Provided book to employees
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. 2 new guys, manager had employees sign at inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in freezer over cakes, discarded
Food stored on floor. Pretzels stored on walk in cooler floor, moved
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.