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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL N CHILL

1231 US HWY 41 N, Inverness FL 34453 · 3524198521

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901385
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table. Operator turned steam table up to reheat to 135F. white gravy (120F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ice chute on dining room beverage machine soiled with hard water build up.
Basic/22-20-5
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted owner to renew license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No soap provided at handwash sink across from ice machine in rear prep area. Operator placed soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary bucket on cook line 400 ppm. Manager redid bucket to 200 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Spoke with manager about cleaning it.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice covering on fan guard. Icicles hanging from pipe in back of fans in freezer. The bottom of the cake freezer has a solid layer of ice. Manager is aware and they do have a repair person coming next week.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom Unisex restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes stored over chocolate in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.