DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
5810 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 9547761432
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled personal cell phone then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert area - milk (54F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert area - milk (54F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By bag in box in back storage room.
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Stored food not covered. Pretzel rods in walk in freezer. Operator covered properly.
Water leaking from condensing drain pipe in walk in cooler.
May 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - hot dogs (43-48F). Per operator item held in flip top overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in upper section of flip top without hanging bars and food pans. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - hot dogs (43-48F). Per operator item held in flip top overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in upper section of flip top without hanging bars and food pans. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Along wall - from Cookline freezer to Cookline hand sink.
Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in cooler - case of ice cream mix stored under dripping condenser line. Operator relocated item.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Interior of both Cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cold holding units at dessert station.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream cups and a cake in freezer next to Cookline.
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - hot dogs (43-45F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours ago. Upper section of flip top not set up with hanging bars and food pans. Operator moved item to lower section of flip top to quick chill.
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. 1 new employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at Cookline.
Stored food not covered. Blizzards and cakes not covered in freezer next to Cookline.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk French fries. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry goods shelving. Under bag in box shelf. Under and around shelving in walk in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at Cookline.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Blizzards and cake in reach in freezer by Cookline.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - cups of blizzards and cakes stored uncovered.
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw beef burgers, changed gloves and touched cooked burgers without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sundae area. Operator posted.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - cups of blizzards and cakes stored uncovered.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Several food equipment on cookline front line have been removed no plans found online
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Cookline employee with gloves moved from Cookline to triple sink area to sanitize a food container moved back to Cookline to prepare a customers food order without removing gloves washing hands and putting on new gloves. Reviewed proper glove usage with employee and staff.
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. -Provided and reviewed form with operator, employee signed.
Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler container of ice whipped cream stored on floor next to door, operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen next to broiler.
Water draining onto floor surface. -Reach in cake freezer in dining room.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda station nozzles, operator cleaned during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee cleaned a food contact surface then put on one glove to drop fries for an order without washing hands first. Reviewed proper handwashing and glove usage with operator. Employee then washed hands and put on new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled with food debris, operator removed and placed at ware washing station to be cleaned and sanitized.
No proof provided that one food employee under 60 days is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - Provided form to operator, employee signed.
Ceiling tiles soiled. -Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled above cash register.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Burger reach in freezer.
Men's Bathroom facility has a strong odor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - Cool line reach in cooler; operator provided.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Storage area; water leaking on top of to go cups in sleeve from ceiling tile next to ac vent.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Cook line; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm), operator made a new solution sanitizer bucket 200ppm
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream station- Milk opened over 24hrs Walk in cooler: shredded cheese, American cheese opened over 24hrs. Operator date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with ketchup. No food preparation at time of inspection. Operator cleaned.
2 Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored correctly.
3 Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with mold-like substance in the dining room area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink stored next to fry station. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack stored next to microwave. Operator moved to employee station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under shelves in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed a 2.5lb box of syrup stored on the floor in the storage room. Operator elevated.
Light shield damaged above grill station.
Stored food not covered. A block of American cheese and Jack cheese inside walking cooler. Operator covered.
Women's Bathroom facility has a strong odor. Observed toilet bowl seal loose.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For 2 bottles of oil. Operator labeled.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter 78F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda and ice dispenser at soda machine in dining room and next to drive thru window.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops in sprinkles and candy
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents unclean throughout kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At end of ice cream station next to reach in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tiles at soft serve machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout ice cream making area of kitchen. Behind ice cream machine. Floors at fryer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to soft serve machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer draws storing chicken tenders Freezer chest on cook line Freezer chest at ice cream station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under blizzard machines. Shelving under toaster on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatter Behind microwaves in kitchen Food splatter behind hand sink at ice cream making station
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.