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 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: vanilla shake mix (50F – Cold Holding); American cheese (50F – Cold Holding); chocolate shake mix (50F – Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container of water to that is being used to thaw frozen strawberries. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several damaged acoustic tiles in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets in ice cream dispensers **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Observed a large Hole in the wall to right side of ice machine **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:21 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.