DAIRY QUEEN
511 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 8632995245
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025069504 | Aug 7, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2023069928 | Aug 14, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket of pickles on floor operator removed from the floor.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified ownership with operator. Establishment is open and operating with expired license.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified ownership with operator. Establishment is open and operating with expired license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with copy via email. Operator printed document
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line Interior microwave
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. Manager has safe staff books but training not complete.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn two door upright reach in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior microwave Gaskets of reach in freezers holding ice cream
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink near front line
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corner of the of the ice shield guard
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area by reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of market table
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda Emanuel 7/16/19 Kacie Tanner 7/8/19
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside side panel
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen and one in the dining room.
Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line reach in cooler by registers. Employee cleaned area by wash rinse and sanitize.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemicals stored in hand washing sink back the three compartment sink. Chemical removed.
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf post and on rack of for food storage.
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.