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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL

134 ALF COLEMAN RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305307
Grade history
JUN 24
APR 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostie machine: chocolate frostie mix 51F, vanilla frostie mix 48F, manager states employee turned machine off for cleaning. Manager turned machine back on during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under side door in milk shake area.
Basic/35B-01-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on top of cup holder above milk shake machine. Dust/mold like substance in ice scoop holster. Manager removed scoop and holster for cleaning.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 0 ppm. New solution made, tasted at 300ppm quaternary sanitizer.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table counter near fryers. Cell hone removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In dish area and near fry station.
Basic/33-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoon stored with food contact surface up. Spoons inverted/covered during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over ranch dressing in walk-in cooler. Employee moved onions to bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostie machine: chocolate frostie mix 51F, vanilla frostie mix 48F, manager states employee turned machine off for cleaning. Manager turned machine back on during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.