DQ GRILL & CHILL

With 6 documented inspections, DQ GRILL & CHILL in FORT MYERS has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

11533 Silver Birch Way
Fort Myers, Florida, 33973
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13535743

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

9/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10938002

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over single service utensils in dry storage rack in middle of kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8887946

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler cook line under tabletop ovens. Repeat Violation

9/12/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8724924

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on hotdog cooler in kitchen.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to ice cream area, operator placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

2/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8499079

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - 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) Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand sink. Operator removed cloth Corrected On-Site

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8346411

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - 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.