Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City
Last inspected:
11 Ne 203 Ave, Cross City, FL 32628Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dairy Queen of Cross City has accumulated 275 violations across 42 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity, most recently triggering emergency orders in early 2025 with repeated non-compliance over four consecutive days in March. Fire safety violations include improper fryer hood suppression and exposed electrical wiring with emergency lights hanging by wires. The business has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines.
Most recent closure: March 26, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City: Comparison to Dixie County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Dixie County Avg
5.59
violations / inspection
5.59 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Dixie County Avg
0.56
closures / facility
0.56 county average
Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City: Emergency Closure History (2)
Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025046033 | $800.00 | Apr 11, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2025041220 | $800.00 | Mar 26, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2025025645 | $400.00 | Jan 7, 2025 | Tampa |
Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Attempted to Notified Fire AHJ, but unable to speak with AHJ during inspection. For reporting purposes only.
Establishment has replaced frying equipment. New fryer is longer than previous equipment leaving end fryer completely outside of hood suppression equipment
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Emergency Lights hanging by the wires at the rear exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 12 inspections36 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections51 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections42 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City last inspected?
- Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City last shut down?
- Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City was last shut down on March 26, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City had?
- Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City find?
- Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City been fined?
- Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Cross City Dairy Queen (2016), Dairy Queen #11590 (2019).
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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).
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