DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
8307 E SR 64, Bradenton FL 34212 · 941-708-1792
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Patties temperature reading at 132F in warmer. Operator voluntarily discarded patties.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 no signed agreements. Had operator print out and sign for the employees present.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last year's license posted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored above food prep areas. Operator removed some.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee preparing food with a bracelet on. Advised the operator on proper procedure.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted. Operator inverted some.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Patties temperature reading at 132F in warmer. Operator voluntarily discarded patties.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed deep fryer cleaning chemical stored next to frying oil. Operator removed chemical.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle on wall but no lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of hotdog buns in cardboard packaging on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed hotdog buns on shelving in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup hanging from condenser in walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster.
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. Observed an electric drill on top of a prep counter on cook line.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no training.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. Inspector will email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed half the content of the pans in a separate pan and placed them in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 some employees with no written plan in place.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three brown grooved cutting boards. Manager threw out cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, speaker and cell phone on prep table. Operator moved items.
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.