DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
2255 US 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-385-4105
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding)
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015042996 | Sep 24, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ Observed time of inspection there are six employees and no certified food manager.
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. Observed no proof of any training for any employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food in the kitchen, employee removed.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard guard, employee placed one on.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed no hood filters.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing solution at 500ppm, operator changed and new reading is at 200 ppm.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with strawberries in it, at the front counter.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operators cell phone on cutting board in prep area, operator moved.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill.
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in women's bathroom, employee replaced.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet and jacket on a shelve next to cases of gloves in storage area, employee moved.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of ice cream machine in front area not smooth or durable.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy by email.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in the walk in cooler, operator moved.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not stored properly to air dry.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee eating while preparing food. Observed partially eaten pizzas on the front prep table. Operator removed items.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener with food debris on the blade.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing sink, located in the dish area disconnected from the wall, operator stated a work order is in place.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the wall and floor behind soda dispenser in the kitchen area, soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink, mops were in bucket wet and not properly air dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth lying on the prep table in the kitchen area and a wet cloth lying on the side prep table where the cakes are decorated, employee put in bucket.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cook reheat for hot holding chili to 130F. Redirected to reheat until temped to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding), water in well of table top steam table at 117F. Operator states foods were placed on steam table at 1100am. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black debris / build up of slime inside nozzle of slushie machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Rusting screws inside ice machine. Table top steam table unable to hold foods at 135F or hotter. Water inside unit at 117F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and trash debris on floor in walk-in freezer. Old black debris on floor around cove molding at inside door of walk-in cooler.
Ice bucket/stored not inverted between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout to operator.
Stored food not covered. Observed pecans not covered at ice cream counter allowing pecans to migrate into peanut storage area.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed areas of gaskets on soft serve ice cream machine with black and pink slime behind and above area where ice cream emits from machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mop head stored in tray at mop sink.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on interior of microwave.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute at dining room self service with black slime on interior of ice chute. Observed ice machine at back mop sink area with easily moveable rust residue on ice drop guard on inside of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single use drink cup with no handle stored in food and used to dispense cookie crumbs at back dry storage shelving.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment at door closure area and gaskets and door handles on coolers and reachin coolers at cookline and ice cream prep areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing open foods with no beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of dining area and behind counter at front line and inside walk-in coolers sticky. Inspectors shoes sticking to floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris behind equipment on prep table at steam table/microwave area.
Observed condenser fan covers on walk-in freezer with visible buildup of grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food containers at back dish dry area with easily moveable food debris still Ad heating to surfaces.
Stored food not covered. Observed peanuts at prep counter with no lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food debris and black debris on wall at front ice cream prep area behind handsink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 wet mops at back mop sink area not hung to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic container with brown food ibside(cookie crumbs) with no common name label.
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.