DAIRY QUEEN PALMETTO BAY
14271 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33176 · 786-886-6790
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided email handout. Operator printed and placed on the wall.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of air freshener stored next to paper towels on rack in hallway leading to back prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand sink used for cleaning utensils.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both bathroom doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator removed cardboard.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at women's bathroom.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws stored at front counter for customer use.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped spoons improperly stored at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator placed mop properly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the three compartment sink hand wash sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at preparation area. Operator cleaned it. Operator cleaned it.
Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided email handout. Operator printed and placed on the wall.
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. Discussed with operator, and provided email form. Operator printed forms, and provided signed forms.
Reach-in cooler interior-have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. Operator cleaned it.
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.