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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL

191 MALABAR ROAD NE, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-327-4872

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1507324
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found one small fly observed in kitchen. Two small flys near the drain for the front triple sink near ice cream station.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in freezer bottom door gasket torn, operator stated it's been ordered.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap lower door opening edge approximately 2"x1/4".
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive cardboard boxes broken down around dumpster, in enclosure.
Basic/33-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. One of two dumpster lids open.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 3 small flys near deck drain at ice cream station, manager killed with zapper racket 1/2' above ground. Per Derek Corey, to be complied by next unannounced inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Second vacuum breaker required for splitter not installed.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in front of store have mold like substance on 11 tiles. Manager stated the HVAC was leaking and has been repaired. New ductwork will be installed IAW warranty and tiles to be replaced after.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located under ice cream machine missing handle. Stainless reach in freezer has torn gasket on bottom door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at ice cream station has soiled gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found one small fly observed in kitchen. Two small flys near the drain for the front triple sink near ice cream station.
High priority/35A-02-7
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 has books but four employees whom were employed for over 60 days have not done the training. Gabriel, Michele, Alexa, and Asia. Require training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Open trash can in ladies restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink above Triple sink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottled water stored in floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used for chili near front storage area had food on top of interior.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has food debris on shelves and on gaskets of lower door.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.