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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

23671 SR 54, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-949-8900

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918762
Grade history
MAR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with hose attached in mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled with grease buildup up
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Cordless drill on shelf with single serving cup together by hot holding lamps, manager removed the drill
Basic/42-03-5
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above hot dog. Operator moved hot dog to top shelf
Basic/08B-17-4
The state's own report →
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. O back flow preventer on splitter attached with hose in mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by kitchen entrance, operator refilled it
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee o beard guard while engaging food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
May 22, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on slicer.w
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on slicer.w
Intermediate/22-02-4/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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm remade to 100 ppm the pump is not currently running the right amount of ppm the restaurant will pour the chemical into the sink unit it gets fixed
High priority/22-43-4
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. 6 people missing observed 1 employee training
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Observed for 1 employee
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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. 1 expired 9-0-23 Marie powers
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.