DAIRY QUEEN OF SOUTH DAYTONA
2270 RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386 265 1840
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 at front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024061113 | Aug 6, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $200 |
| 4--2021049565 | Oct 13, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2019038561 | May 23, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on the line, ice and food debris, black substance on gaskets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Pull through to front counter - hood filters - exterior ice machine chute in the dining room
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook with one glove on touching sandwich lettuce with bare hand. Discussed with employee.
Live, small flying insects found - 1 in the driveway thru area - 2 near back door
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. All activity observed in storage room outside of back door with the back door between inside the establishment and the back storage area. 10 on box of Buster bar boxes 3 on top of dilly bar boxes 1 in the box on top of a dilly bar box 31 on top of paint cans across from the mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blizzard immersion blender blade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on the line, ice and food debris, black substance on gaskets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Pull through to front counter - hood filters - exterior ice machine chute in the dining room
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150 ppm quat, dispensing at 200 ppm quat from three compartment sink.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
1 dead fly at the top of the ice cream dispenser where ice cream leaked out the nozzle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup soda nozzles
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/ Manager arrived during inspection
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter dated installed 10/24
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink in decorating area
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer interior rusted in grooves; sliding lid chipped
Light hanging by wires. Walk in freezer.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect near back door/ware washing area. Reviewed prevention methods in place at establishment, advised to repair back door hole -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of prep table in back
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 at front counter
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open can of Queso
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining inside soda nozzles
Freezer in poor repair, arctic air freezer on cookline. Ice buildup and sliding doors chipped/ cracked
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One of the plastic 1/3 pan warmers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hot dogs dated 6 something, old label per operator
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected to 200 ppm quat
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 400ppm
Dead roaches on premises. Behind ice machine and under single use storage
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to ice cream cones
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sprinkle container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands over center compartment of triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwaves have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above reach-in freezer/ice machine has an accumulation of grease
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer next to fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned
Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned
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.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven has an accumulation of food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen have signs of water damage
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall in front service area
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust -hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.