DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
1465 East Venice Avenue
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom accessible stall. Repeat Violation
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil near the drive-thru window. The operator discarded the solution. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service plastic lids not stored inverted at the soda dispenser in the lobby. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed onions stored above sliced cheese in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored on top of a container of ice cream toppings behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed the lid missing for a covered receptacle in the accessible stall in the women's restroom.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container of employee food stored on shelf near food for the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. 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 an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service plastic lids not stored inverted at the soda dispenser in the lobby.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an unopened employee beverage stored in the pretzel reach in cooler not segregated from food for the public. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching a dipped ice cream cone with their bare hands. The employee discarded the ice cream cone. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer stored hanging next to single-service to go bags behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. Corrected On-Site
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed self service drinking cup lids not stored inverted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator was emailed a choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed self service drinking cup lids not stored inverted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-04-5:High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. The operator was emailed employee agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching cookies used for Blizzards with bare hands. The employee discarded the cookies. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of raw chicken stored over opened raw fish in the reach in freezer near the fryers. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch their pants then handle hamburger buns without changing gloves. The employee discarded the hamburger buns. The employee was educated on proper gloves/handwashing procedures. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzles on the soda dispenser at the drive-thru window. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the self-service soda machine nozzles.
- 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 an employee purse stored on a rack with hamburger buns. The operator properly stored the employee purse. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go cups and lids stored on the floor in the storage shed. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service lids for customers not stored inverted at the self-serve soda dispenser.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles above the mop sink area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on food prep areas throughout the kitchen.
- 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 purses stored on a reach in cooler near the iced tea machine. The operator properly stored the employee purses. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the floor plate at the entrance to the walk in cooler not secured to the floor. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed single service lids at the self service soda dispenser stored with the food contact surface up. The operator proposed stored the lids. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor of the storage shed. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat sliced cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lettuce. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the reach in cooler facing the dry station. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).