DAIRY QUEEN
With 3 documented inspections, DAIRY QUEEN in TALLAHASSEE has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 3 reports on file
2227 N MONROE STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/20/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 10880778
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near make bar. Provided establishment with hand wash handout. Manager hung sign above sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Manager corrected solution to 200 ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) too strong.
7/23/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8784073
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored upright. Manager stored buckets inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager corrected to quaternary 200ppm during inspection. 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. Observed opened milk cartons with no date mark in walk in cooler. Per manager opened 07-22-24.
10/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8390651
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed two glue traps with approximately three dead insects on each. Manager discarded traps during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in walk in coolers.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in front of three compartment sink.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bucket next to drive through window. Operator stored scoop in separate bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on clean equipment. Observed five tongs and two whisks stored on rusty shelves.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot held hot dogs 125F and chili 109F. Per manager heated up items at 9:30am. New temperatures at 11:30am: hot dogs 141F, chili 138F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed employee working for two weeks per manager without proof of illness report form. Provided manager with illness report form.