DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL has 5 health inspections on file for its FREEPORT location, with an overall rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
16380 US HWY 331 S, FREEPORT 32439
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466994
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13499979
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, objectionable odor noted when inside front double doors. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Observed no objectionable odors in establishment. Admin Complaint
- 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. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, 2 ceiling tile noted to have tape placed over black mold-like substance. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Observed no tape/ mold like substance on ceiling tiles in the establishment. Employee training certificates will be addressed in previous inspection . Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 8/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485729
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, objectionable odor noted when inside front double doors. Admin Complaint
- 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. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, 2 ceiling tile noted to have tape placed over black mold-like substance. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 8/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479138
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 12 ceiling tile in dining room with accumulation of mold-like substance. Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. 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. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection.
Inspection Date: 7/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464709
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile wall above dessert topping station with accumulation of dust. Observed four ceiling tile in dining room with accumulation of stain/mold-like substance.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed building-up of spilled/dried ice cream on floor under soft serve ice cream machine.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed sliding door reach in freezer in kitchen with lid in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed self serve drink dispenser drip tray with accumulation of black mold-like substance.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above sink in ice cream area with accumulation of food debris.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink drain pipe leaking into bucket-kitchen entrance.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed three soiled bar towels stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-beside prep sink.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 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. Observed all food handler training expired 11/2024 and 12/2024 Warning