SOUTH FLORIDA DAIRY QUEEN
4114 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-646-0876
Last inspected Dec 31, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
OCT 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Burger 112F. The burger was removed and cooked to 177F
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. Provided a copy to the email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids to the topping containers inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The lids was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jade M, Tre' S.katelyn S.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages inside a Dairy Queen cups on the table across from the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. The drinks was discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches on the cook line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf above the prep table next to the flip top reach in coole
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. A sign was provided and placed at the hand washing sink.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen/ dishwasher area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No lucense was displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the white chest style freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the soft serve machine.
Vent cover missing. Above the prep table in the kitchen. Front counter also.
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kacie Tanner7/8/2019.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen/ dishwasher area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No lucense was displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the white chest style freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the chest style freezer next to the small flip top reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the soft serve machine.
Vent cover missing. Above the prep table in the kitchen. Front counter also.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers
Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: vanilla shake mix (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate shake mix (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding)
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. Emailed copy to manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container of water to that is being used to thaw frozen strawberries.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager
Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine
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.