DAIRY QUEEN
24171 US HWY 27, Lake Wales FL 33859 · 8632892354
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service lids on in bin on top of hand washing sink, operator removed.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black Reach in cooler in the hallway of the kitchen, operator removed cleaned and sanitized area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor
Reach-in cooler and freezer at front counter interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Pharrell
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of fries in walk in freezer Bucket of pickles on the floor walk in cooler Box of oil on floor under three compartment sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by blizzard machine
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at prep station
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals next to shaker and cup holders at front counter. Removed chemicals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the three compartment sink. Replaced paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the flap. Operator cleaned and sanitized with chemical sanitizer.
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, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Q64 bottle stored next to singles Service to go cup containers front counter and next to the bread next to the microwave. removed chemicals from area.
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.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above entrance into the kitchen
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored next to single service cup holders. Front counter. Chemicals removed from area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room area by the entrance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 2023 displayed.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and freezer.m Container of icing. Removed from the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by drive through and front counter.
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.