DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL
7825 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32807 · 407-277-4587
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger Patties under impinger 95°. Unknown period of tiime. Operator discarded
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vent over dish area and in cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors under fryers
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bags and boxes on dumpster pad. Manager picked up. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside and outside reach in cooler in cook line Reach in freezer drawers have debris
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink located in cook line is draining slowly.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door on left side has a gap
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer at cook line for burgers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves at cook line
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Terrell Turner has been a manager for 2 years
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in back prep area and hand sink by dry storage /first walk in cooler
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door on left side has a gap
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer at cook line for burgers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have a dust build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line has dust build up
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
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. Employee food handlers expired 1-2-25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at mop with with chemical no label
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of walk ins soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and tomatoes over ready to eat hot dogs and bagged chili
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry, in mop bucket wringer
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in cook line hand sink
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor Operator put on shelf
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at cook line slow drain
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quart Operator changed bucket 200 ppm quat
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked raw chicken tenders came out fryer 115°. Had operator place back into fryer to complete cooking. Final temperature 211°.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pumpkin pie mix badly dented.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger Patties under impinger 95°. Unknown period of tiime. Operator discarded
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in box of chocolate chip and cookie dough in freezer. Operator removed cups
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at cook line heavy soil. Ceiling and walls dry storage and walk-in-cooler soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bagged food not identified and segregated in small milk cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat and aprons hung on bun rack. Operator removed items
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. B Floor behind ice cream makers accumulated with old cups and debris
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear lids and clear containers chipped/cracked
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date marking labels on containers.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go bad on line not inverted. Operator inverted items
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water under drawer freezers
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cans of paint on floor in back storage area
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 2 cans of bug spray fund in back storage. Advised operator no household pesticides are permitted
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Hand sink on cook line blocked by cart.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container of beverage on prep table in back kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food found stored in freezer on top of food for establishment
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans not dried.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs on soiled wet wiping cloth
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep side of line. No thermometer in make table
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items on line not inverted. Coffee filters not inverted or protected
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons in small bins not all pointed with handles presented.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top griddle for cooking hamburgers not located under hood. Operator moved griddle under hood.
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.