WINTER GARDEN DAIRY QUEEN
14180 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 478-550-6070
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 9 flying insects at mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen area. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Vents and ceiling tiles in back dry storage area.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish rack in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in freezer gaskets. Operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior at sandwich station. Upright reach in freezer interior across from ice machine. Operator cleaned.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./two chemical spray bottles stored with single service cups/removed immediately/
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/4 employees working but no certified food manager on duty.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained./most employee's training certificates are copies only.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./filter expired 4/2025.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water./standing water under and near kitchen ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Oil carton/back kitchen storage area. Cases of food on walk in freezer floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored./opened case of to go containers on floor/
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./black to go cake trays on top shelf not inverted/
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some missing date of birth.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are copies
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile by front counter has water mark. Vents in kitchen hen and back storage areas soiled.
Light not functioning. One bulbs at cook line
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 9 flying insects at mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to cooler. Sliced American sharp cheese (65F - Cold Holding)
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some missing date of birth.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are copies
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile by front counter has water mark. Vents in kitchen hen and back storage areas soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine. Operator cleaned
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer Floor at cook line
Light not functioning. One bulbs at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service ice cream cups. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat salad in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet wipe cloth on the bottom of prep table. Operator removed
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Provided form operator and employees filled out and signed.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates are copies
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dry storage soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on prep table
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor by cook line soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. Operator cleaned
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves soiled Reach in freezer interior soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink soiled
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./small white cutting board soiled/shake station.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./water filter expired 4/2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./small plastic containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./Cook line reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored./a case of ice cream cones on kitchen floor/
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./licensed expired 4/1/2023./operator renewed immediately, license now current active, expires 4/1/2024.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./all certificates missing employee's date of birth and no expiration date.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Light not functioning./one light bulb out/cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./gaskets around cook line burger reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ice creamer side cold drawer interior soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored./single service items on floor, ice cream station/
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./red spoons, front counter and drive through counter/
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.