DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
1465 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the self-service soda machine nozzles.
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go cups and lids stored on the floor in the storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – 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.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.