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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

1319 CAPITAL CIRCLE SE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3371028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390288
DBPR license4703656

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-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.

#9High Priority03A-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**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-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**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation no hair restraint.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in fryer area.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle near expo cooler.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler.

#6Basic25-06-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in bucket. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.