DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DAIRY QUEEN

With 4 documented inspections, DAIRY QUEEN in ALACHUA has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3960 Southwest 40th Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903438

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen hallway. Manager secured tanks Corrected On-Site
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk-in-cooler door
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mop bucket cover stored over soft drink syrup boxes. Manager moved cover Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted bucket **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at cookline handwash sink
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket sled on reach in freezer on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (tomato's and onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( bread ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved vegetable to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves put raw hamburger on grill then handled kitchen equipment, and prepared food orders, Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two jugs of chemical cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). Manager instructed employee to label **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10770451

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8742037

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in buckets next to mop sink.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table top mixer heads in drive thru area.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of approved employee training. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8282488

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.