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DAIRY QUEEN

7900 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561-429-4530

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6020810
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025079063Jul 21, 2025Feb 9, 2026$160
2--2016045944Sep 22, 2016Mar 20, 2017$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At soft serve machine. Operator placed thermometer into unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer light not working.
Basic/38-04-4
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · At time of inspection, operator does not have proof of employee training Admin Complaint
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by blender lids left in sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at designated hand sink at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/JOSEPH BOUARY 2/11/2019
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over soft serve machine
Basic/36-34-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Lid to smoothie bane Marie at front counter
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom reach in cooler at toppings station unclean.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under triple sink
Basic/21-38-4/Warning

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.