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DAIRY QUEEN OF LAKE WALES

24171 US 27 · LAKE WALES · Polk County · FL 33859

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479346
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790343
DBPR license6307949

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals next to shaker and cup holders at front counter. Removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the three compartment sink. Replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the flap. Operator cleaned and sanitized with chemical sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.