DAIRY QUEEN
5239 US 98 S, Lakeland FL 33812 · 863-937-5264
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 a copy to the email provided.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the ice cream machines on the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the Brownie Dough machine next to the beverage machine in the service area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Red spoons on the front counter.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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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 a copy to the email provided.
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. No proof that employees has been trained. They have the books.
Food stored on floor. A case of whipped dessert toppings. Walk in cooler A case of cookie dough. Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flat top reach in cooler between the Electro freeze machines.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Red spoons on the front counter.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoops in the hand washing sink on the front counter. The scoops were removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dairy Queen cup used to scoop Oreo cookie crumbles in the container on the front counter.
Ceiling vent cover missing. Front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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