DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
13250 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-694-2244
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015041690 | Sep 17, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Nemco slicer with heavy dried food debris in blade chamber.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket under prep table across from soft serve machine reads 0 ppm quaternary solution. Operator refilled now reads 200 ppm.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in front of steam table. Employee removed I cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food items while wearing a bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked on shelf wet nesting over three compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed whole tomatoes stored over containers of ready to eat shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf under ready to eat foods.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket coming apart from ice machine door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter in front of tray of bananas on shake prep table.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line. Also, gasket falling off of ice machine door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in small reach in freezer on cook's line.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed power washer and laundry basket blocking rear exit across from mop sink. Operator moved items from in front of door.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hand for less than 10 seconds in hand washing sink at Drive thru. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink floor drain.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line while wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and broken gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line.
Sep 20, 2023□ 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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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink drain.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer holding frozen ground beef patties on cooks line.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from original location at front counter. Operator called maintenance to put in work order.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator had staff complete printed copies during inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink drain.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer holding frozen ground beef patties on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
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.