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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL has 8 health inspections on file for its TALLAHASSEE location, with an overall rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

1319 Capital Circle Southeast
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13463484

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink near drive thru.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10935885

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8836376

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy of license during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 employee keys on prep table next to Astro Blender and employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen area.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticker tape hanging over food prep table and can opener blade.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

7/22/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8779073

Met Inspection Standards

13 basic

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. Employee put in hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of containers in ware wash area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid across from broiler in disrepair.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer across from broiler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris and splatter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris in sanitizing water, sundae, blizzard area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup holders stored on the floor in storage area and red spoons stored on the floor in sundae, blizzard area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear cups and lids in sundae, blizzard area stored upright.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe, 3 compartment sink.

4/10/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8609378

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/9/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8608484

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**

2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8390288

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation no hair restraint.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in fryer area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle near expo cooler.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids not stored inverted in drive thru area. Manger stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in bucket. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drop basket in fryer, sweep, clean cutting board, finish sweeping and retrieve food from the fryer, no glove change or hand wash.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 56F, sliced tomatoes 49F, cut lettuce 54F in expo cooler. 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 manager flyer. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

8/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8473080

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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 on cutting board in fryer area.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer bucket with water, solution with food debris.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored inverted in fryer area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 51F, cut lettuce 51F in expo cooler adjacent to drive thru per employee did not know how long items were in expo.