DAIRY QUEEN
602 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33509
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 21 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798713
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851880
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind ice machine and 3 compartment sink Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed half-full cup of ice cream in reach in freezer. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Portioned sliced cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
- 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859664
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cover on receptacle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851401
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cover on receptacle. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Some employees expired **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774602
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed under front counter in cabinet. 1 dead roach observed behind ice machine on the floor Employee removed the dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee visor on prep table near office. Employee removed the visor Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in drive through station on the top left molding of the sliding door Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 6/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8686395
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8685782
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach in lobby Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 6/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8686087
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach in lobby Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach on wall next to pos system Operator removed and sanitized area at time of callback. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 6/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8684810
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8684312
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8683035
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8683897
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681952
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8679856
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in lobby 2 fly in dry storage Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg under 3 Compartment Sink Warning
Inspection Date: 5/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8673138
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8666073
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8665786
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 3 live roaches. Owners eradicated, and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8664340
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath front counter. 2 dead roaches around hot water heater.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath front counter.
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings underneath front counter. 3 egg casing underneath front counter.
Inspection Date: 2/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603861
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles
Inspection Date: 1/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503978
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspection Date: 9/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373694
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 to operator