DAIRY QUEEN OF CROSS CITY
11 NE 203 AVE, Cross City FL 32628 · 3524987500
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 16 visits since August 2023
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MAY 25
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025046033 | Apr 11, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025041220 | Mar 26, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025025645 | Jan 7, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: ranch dressing made w/milk (66F - Cold Holding). The ranch dressing is in a pan stored on top of the other pans in the refrigerated make-table, above the safe load line indicated on the machine. Manager stated the ranch is made with milk and she is unsure how long it has been stored this way. Manager voluntarily discarded the ranch during this inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground beside dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact surfaces. Cardboard used to line top of prep table, below warmer at cookline.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic around opening of ice bin at ice machine.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Tall vines growing up walls and fencing on back of building.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent on ceiling at cookline soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 1. Broken cooler stored behind building, near back door. 2. Unused and nonfunctional cooler at front counter.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outlet cover replaced with cardboard on wall at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops stored on floor near mop sink. Manager hung the mops up to dry during this inspection.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Open package of hotdogs with date mark of 7/27 on shelf inside reach-in cooler near walk-in freezer. Employee discarded the hotdogs during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone sitting directly on top of box containing single-use box liners on prep table near cookline. Employees removed phone from the area during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Three cracked clear yellow pans on storage rack near three-compartment sink. 2. Left side of ice machine cracked at opening.
Food stored on floor. In-use fountain soda bag sitting directly on floor in kitchen near walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster inside enclosure.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Hole in wall repaired with cardboard behind front counter, near drive through window.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned interior of cooler during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at front counter dumped bucket of water inside the hand wash sink.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control light installed directly above cake prep table in kitchen.
May 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment.
Apr 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Three-compartment sink completely disconnected from water source and drainage system
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water disconnected from handwash sink on cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. Drywall has been removed from all the walls in the back kitchen area
Plumbing system in disrepair. three-compartment sink completely disconnected from water source and drainage pipe
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Dry wall removed from the entire back kitchen area exposing electrical pipes
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from drainage pipe of partially disconnected handwash sink on cookline
Mar 28, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment.
Mar 28, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below equipment at cookline. One dead roaches on floor in kitchen near mop sink.
Mar 27, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below equipment at cookline. One dead roaches on floor in kitchen near mop sink.
Mar 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live roaches in kitchen on floor below refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Five live roaches in kitchen between shelf and wall below microwave at cookline. 4. One live roach crawling in floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near wall-in cooler.
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/ No proof of Certified Food Manager Certification for manager Shannon T. Shannon was the manager on duty during the last inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed at end of cookline. No other handwash sink in a nearby location.
No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for establishment.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Large hole in wall in kitchen beside walk-in freezer.
Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen below equipment at cookline. One dead roaches on floor in kitchen near mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of ice cream freezer soiled with brown substance.
Jan 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen below handwash sink at cookline. Three live roaches crawling on cardboard on floor in kitchen below reach-in freezer at cookline. One live roach on floor in kitchen below grill at cookline. One live roach on floor in kitchen below fryer at cookline. Five live roaches crawling on wall and floor in kitchen behind fryers. One live roach crawling on ceiling in kitchen in corner near mop sink.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on floor in kitchen behind fryers. One roach egg sac on floor in kitchen behind ice machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several shelves at cookline. Manager discarded cardboard during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on back of handwash sink in kitchen at cookline. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below grill. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen near fountain sodas shelf. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below dry storage shelves near walk-in cooler. One dead roach stuck to wall in kitchen beside walk-in cooler door. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside manager's office. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Large hole in wall in kitchen near walk-in freezer. 2. Hole in corner of wall in kitchen near mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of cake freezer near manager's office soiled with brown substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of two clean plastic pans on dish rack near three-compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from inside wall at handwash sink near cookline.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining top of prep table at cookline between equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near cookline soiled with dust.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall behind both monitors at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelf inside walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster in enclosure beside building.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 warming unit at cookline: chili (125F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the chili was heated in the microwave this morning and held inside the unit for approximately two hours. Inspector had employee reheat chili to 165F during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot in parking lot. Manager added a backflow prevention device during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen at cookline and around mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen behind front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees working, no certified food manager present. Certified manager arrived during this inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Four new employees working who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement or been informed of their health reporting duties.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile behind front counter above ice cream machine.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near cookline. Employee cleaned up and discarded roach during this inspection.
Dumpster lid and/or grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Dumpster lid open in enclosure behind building. Grease receptacle top skewed open in enclosure behind building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf inside walk-in freezer above box of chicken. Employee drink cup on lower shelf of prep table beside slicer near cookline. Both drink cups were removed during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal lunch on shelf inside all-in cooler above gallons of milk. Manager moved employee lunch to bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear plastic pan on shelf in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and/or food debris on ground around dumpster inside enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves on right side of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen at cookline soiled with dust. Fan in kitchen near cake decorating area soiled with black substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline.
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.