DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
2255 US 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (120F – Hot Holding); chili (109F – Hot Holding)
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cook reheat for hot holding chili to 130F. Redirected to reheat until temped to 165F.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (120F – Hot Holding); chili (109F – Hot Holding), water in well of table top steam table at 117F. Operator states foods were placed on steam table at 1100am. See stop sale
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black debris / build up of slime inside nozzle of slushie machine.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Rusting screws inside ice machine. Table top steam table unable to hold foods at 135F or hotter. Water inside unit at 117F.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and trash debris on floor in walk-in freezer. Old black debris on floor around cove molding at inside door of walk-in cooler.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/stored not inverted between uses.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pecans not covered at ice cream counter allowing pecans to migrate into peanut storage area.
23-01-4Basic – Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed areas of gaskets on soft serve ice cream machine with black and pink slime behind and above area where ice cream emits from machine.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mop head stored in tray at mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:57 PM.
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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.