DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
9011 CODY LEE RD, Fort Myers FL 33912
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler cook line: cooked beef hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding); housemade ranch dressing containing milk (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by office and walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)in front ice cream prep area.
Sep 22, 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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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cake circles in back kitchen storage rack not all inverted with food-contact surface down.
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, after splitter red hose end not protected with vacuum breaker. 4/11/2024, 8/13/2024, 1/30/2025 repeat violations.
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection.
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 operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, main ice machine by walk-in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. By front counter in reach-in freezer, oreo and reeses cakes, cupcakes without address of this establishment - corporate address provided on these items made in house.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cake circles in back kitchen storage rack not all inverted with food-contact surface down.
Observed electrical outlet in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet over reach-in cooler on cook line closest to deep fryers cracked cover.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat 8/14/2024, 4/11/2024. Discussed backflow protection and showed operator of proper installation.
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 operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.A
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cook line, right side and in back cake prep area.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by far end register area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under far end ice cream machines.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting ready-to-eat onions which per operator will not be cooked on cook line, no gloves. Spoke with operator about proper glove use, operator washed hands and donned gloves before returning to work.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Spoke with operator about proper backflow prevention and showed image of vacuum breaker to aid in education of plumbing systems.
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. Operator began reviewing and signing employee forms at time of inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In customer self service reach-in freezer, DQ Cupcakes missing date packaged, other products properly labeled. Spoke with operator about need to properly label all items in case.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In far back storage room, boxes of to go cake boxes, ice cream sandwich wrappers, ice cream bar packages stored on floor. In same room on rack, some cake circles not inverted/protected. In customer service area, drink lids not inverted. Discussed with operator alternatives to shelving to lift items off of floor.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Skye, Zachary, Jack, Makena, Kelli, Ariana, Trinity, Taylor all employed more than 60 days no proof of training.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front dining room, reach-in freezer for customer self service contains cakes prepared in house, incorrect date marking. Per operator, date marking is coded by month, not readily marked for customer date tracking.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In far back of kitchen near office, box single service cups stored on floor. Cake boxes and lids on shelves nearby not all inverted.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler cook line: cooked beef hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding); housemade ranch dressing containing milk (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line: cooked beef hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding); housemade ranch dressing containing milk (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Skye, Zachary, Jack, Makena, Kelli, Ariana, Trinity, Taylor all employed more than 60 days no proof of 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far back kitchen under reach in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front dining room, reach-in freezer for customer self service contains cakes prepared in house, incorrect date marking. Per operator, date marking is coded by month, not readily marked for customer date tracking.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In far back of kitchen near office, box single service cups stored on floor. Cake boxes and lids on shelves nearby not all inverted.
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