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DAIRY QUEEN

254 SW PT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984 · 561-315-0153

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6602994
Grade history
JUN 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022013983Mar 17, 2022May 3, 2022$800
4--2021038444Jul 12, 2021Oct 14, 2021$160
4--2017059269Nov 17, 2017Jan 31, 2018$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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
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. Emailed and provided for employee currently working on site. Per Manager, paperwork is at home for employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to 3 bay sink. Employee placed towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy. Employee posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For green hose line.
High priority/29-42-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to three compartment sink. Employee replaced battery.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. J.H. 4/19/21.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing not next to three compartment, water is not running when turned on. Hand washing levers was turned off. Educated employee to leave on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler and back door.
Basic/36-03-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza. Multiple trash items, shopping cart.
Basic/33-19-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Recycle, in a shared plaza.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On rack next to ice machine.
Basic/25-06-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils. Employee observed not washing hands, changing from different tasks before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands on site.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Yogurt mix not date marked, opened 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Printed out copy for employee to review and sign. Manager must sign document.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispensers not working at both hand washing sinks in front and rear locations. Recommend employee to place paper towels in reachable location at both locations.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. K.Y.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient thermometers in all reach in coolers where tcs foods are held.
Basic/05-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing in dining room area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 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/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Manager stated that training certificates are with her. Must keep training records at store. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Time Extended

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.