Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
2784 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 188 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. Food contact surfaces, sewage disposal, and ventilation are the most frequently cited problems. In February 2025, inspectors found 13 violations including 4 high-priority items, though the facility complied on a follow-up inspection in April. The establishment has not been shut down and faces no outstanding fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg
6.36
violations / inspection
6.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Nassau County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach had?
- Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach find?
- Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Dairy Queen in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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