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DAIRY QUEEN OF SOUTH DAYTONA

Based on 9 health inspections, DAIRY QUEEN OF SOUTH DAYTONA in SOUTH DAYTONA has earned a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

2270 South Ridgewood Avenue
Florida, 32119
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13456023

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink in decorating area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer interior rusted in grooves; sliding lid chipped
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light hanging by wires. Walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 1 dead fly at the top of the ice cream dispenser where ice cream leaked out the nozzle. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup soda nozzles
  • 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/ Manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter dated installed 10/24

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13485975

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 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. -cell phone on top of prep table in back Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect near back door/ware washing area. Reviewed prevention methods in place at establishment, advised to repair back door hole -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection Corrected On-Site

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10954678

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Freezer in poor repair, arctic air freezer on cookline. Ice buildup and sliding doors chipped/ cracked
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One of the plastic 1/3 pan warmers Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hot dogs dated 6 something, old label per operator Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected to 200 ppm quat Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 at front counter
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Open can of Queso
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining inside soda nozzles **Corrective Action Taken**

8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8851590

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Improvement but still soiled **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 1 in front of hand sink, 1 in ice cream topping area. **Time Extended**

8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8851437

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Behind ice machine and under single use storage
  • 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 purse next to ice cream cones
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sprinkle container Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 400ppm

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8684305

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above reach-in freezer/ice machine has an accumulation of grease
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer next to fryers Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands over center compartment of triple sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwaves have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

3/12/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8586784

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8438389

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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

7/6/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8360989

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen have signs of water damage Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall in front service area Repeat Violation
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust -hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven has an accumulation of food debris