How many health inspections has DAIRY QUEEN had?

DAIRY QUEEN has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DAIRY QUEEN ever been shut down?

No, DAIRY QUEEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DAIRY QUEEN?

The most frequently cited violations at DAIRY QUEEN are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

DAIRY QUEEN

2046 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33765

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JOLI VENTURES INC · License: SEA6211677

DAIRY QUEEN in Clearwater, FL has 24 inspections on record with 132 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

132Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 4, 2024

Inspection History (24)

Sep 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jun 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 12, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 11, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

DAIRY QUEEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DAIRY QUEEN had?: DAIRY QUEEN has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DAIRY QUEEN ever been shut down?: No, DAIRY QUEEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DAIRY QUEEN?: The most frequently cited violations at DAIRY QUEEN are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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