DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
23671 SR 54, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-949-8900
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled with grease buildup up
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink
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
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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
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on slicer
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by kitchen entrance, operator refilled it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee o beard guard while engaging food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on slicer.w
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on slicer.w
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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
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
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood filters soiled.
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.