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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

13316 S US HWY 301, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-671-2376

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917498
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F- retemp 41 F, cut leafy greens 45 F-retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 43 F in walk in cooler, manager propped walk in freezer open at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025□ 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Sep 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction.
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F- retemp 41 F, cut leafy greens 45 F-retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 43 F in walk in cooler, manager propped walk in freezer open at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo boxes on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction.
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Chris Cobb.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging next to fryers.
Basic/10-20-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container across from 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cake containers on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted, employee inverted at time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to condiments.
Basic/29-49-6
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing handle first.
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chicken tenders in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single use cups and containers on the floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons under register.
Basic/25-02-4

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.