DAIRY QUEEN FLETCHER TAMPA
2222 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.971.6492
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024010276 | Nov 21, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board underneath toaster has stains. Manager discarded cutting board.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by ice machine. Manager removed labels and washed dishes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee grab raw burger patties and place gloves on with no Handwash, employee observed grabbing paper for order. Employee rewashed hands at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) CORRECTED TO 38F FIRST TEMP 2:15 SECOND TEMPM 2:40 OPERATOR PLACED IN FREEZER TO QUICK CHILL
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above dish washing area and cake decorating area not smooth or easily cleanable. Cake decorating area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on back prep table. Operator moved to approved location.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near drive through window in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Stored ice cream sandwiches not covered in freezer, operator covered at time of inspection.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants 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 education packet, operator printed at time of inspection.
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. Some employees without training.
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. Discussed with operator keeping all training records in one central location.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above make line is disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to drive through window in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in walk in cooler next to door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Nov 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing inside walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster.
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 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 operator employee health agreement.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in front of walk in freezer has stains.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by ice machine in back kitchen area. Man leans and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cheese sticks,coco chunks stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in back corner in kitchen are by reach in frezzer.
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.