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DAIRY QUEEN

With 7 documented inspections, DAIRY QUEEN in PORT CHARLOTTE has achieved a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

909 Kings Highway
Florida, 33980
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/24/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13486252

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10884928

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the door handles of Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in wringer of mop bucket next to mop sink. Operator removed the mop by hanging to allow air dry. Corrected On-Site

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10698586

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom doors not self closing/tight fitting.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple soiled cold holding unit handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at slicer blade on prep table. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw beef and then putting on gloves. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

10/17/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8782995

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ranch dressing not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8569639

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not adequately secured next to Reach in Cooler. Operator placed chain to secure the tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Make Table at hallway next to Walk in Freezer.

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8480262

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee food items at Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ranch dressing at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8381296

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee placing raw meat with gloves on grill and then starting to prepare sandwich. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. 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. Handed the written procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation