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
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in freezer bottom door gasket torn, operator stated it's been ordered.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap lower door opening edge approximately 2"x1/4".
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive cardboard boxes broken down around dumpster, in enclosure.
Open dumpster lid. One of two dumpster lids open.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Second vacuum breaker required for splitter not installed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with food.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located under ice cream machine missing handle. Stainless reach in freezer has torn gasket on bottom door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at ice cream station has soiled gasket.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Open trash can in ladies restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink above Triple sink.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottled water stored in floor in walk in cooler.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.