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DQ GRILL & CHILL

14891 S TAMIAMI TRL, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239.482.3145

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605436
Grade history
SEP 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top layer drop in cooler cook line, in portion cups, housemade ranch with milk (51F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Dressing was stocked far above fill line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick cooling and replaced with underfilled container.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Inspection 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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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top layer drop in cooler cook line, in portion cups, housemade ranch with milk (51F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Dressing was stocked far above fill line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick cooling and replaced with underfilled container.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over single service utensils in dry storage rack in middle of kitchen. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler cook line under tabletop ovens.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 12, 2024Inspection 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 soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to ice cream area, operator placed soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go ice cream cupcakes by front counter missing proper label.
Basic/02D-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on hotdog cooler in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand sink. Operator removed cloth
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice dispenser at self serve beverage station has a heavy accumulation of a mold like substance inside the chute. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator dumped and refilled to: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2023Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Four way splitter aged to mop sink faucet, missing one vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service cakes in front display case incorrect address, no date prepared.
Basic/02D-03-4

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.