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SOUTH FLORIDA DAIRY QUEEN

SOUTH FLORIDA DAIRY QUEEN maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in LAKELAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4114 S FLORIDA AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889323

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages inside a Dairy Queen cups on the table across from the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. The drinks was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches on the cook line. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf above the prep table next to the flip top reach in coole Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. A sign was provided and placed at the hand washing sink.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03C-06-5:High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Burger 112F. The burger was removed and cooked to 177F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Provided a copy to the email. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids to the topping containers inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The lids was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Jade M , Tre' S.katelyn S. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837374

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen/ dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Not smooth. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No lucense was displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No license displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the white chest style freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Torn gasket **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the soft serve machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Dirty. **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vent cover missing. Above the prep table in the kitchen. Front counter also. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Missing **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786029

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen/ dishwasher area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No lucense was displayed. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the white chest style freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the chest style freezer next to the small flip top reach in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the soft serve machine. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Vent cover missing. Above the prep table in the kitchen. Front counter also. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kacie Tanner7/8/2019. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465545

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390807

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2024 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: vanilla shake mix (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate shake mix (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 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 copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container of water to that is being used to thaw frozen strawberries. Warning