SOUTH FLORIDA DAIRY QUEEN
4114 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 338131625
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03C-06-5High Priority – Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Burger 112F. The burger was removed and cooked to 177F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided a copy to the email. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids to the topping containers inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The lids was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jade M , Tre' S.katelyn S. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages inside a Dairy Queen cups on the table across from the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. The drinks was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches on the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf above the prep table next to the flip top reach in coole **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. A sign was provided and placed at the hand washing sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.