DQ GRILL AND CHILL OF KISSIMMEE
1217 W VINE ST, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 4012412427
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 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
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on wrist.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. One new hire not informed of reporting responsibility. Filled form during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At back of kitchen. Hot water required by next unannounced inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and cracked in front of blizzard machine.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. Female restroom has toilet paper on floor and urine on seat. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on shelf with food coloring and sprinkles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and cracked in front of blizzard machine.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. One employee whose start date is 03-25-26 not informed of their responsibility for employee health reporting. Provided employee reporting agreement form.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and next exit door.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile at front counter.
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mohammed, Brooklyn, Alexa all new, no proof or employee acknowledgments.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk at ice cream area not time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cookline not used per owner.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mohammed, Brooklyn, Alexa all new, no proof or employee acknowledgments.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.handwash sink adjacent to rear door heavily soiled and full of papertowel bits.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with long pony tail not secured.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor and floor tiles at floor drain area in disrepair. Operator states a remodel is due in September.Advised changes per operators information will need to be sent to plan review in Tallahassee. MyFloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice scoop holster at ice make cracked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. This license expired on 4-1-2023 and is more than 90 days past due.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC added towels immediately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on several employees.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back area heavily soiled. Delivery was made minutes before I statrted inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Report from 2-16-23 not available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen. Person in charge says they do not use that handwash sink at cookline. It is the only handwash sink in front counter/prep area of facility.
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.