Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale
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5810 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The facility has 23 inspections on record spanning from at least 2024 through February 2026, with 118 total violations averaging 5.1 per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing and food contact surface sanitation violations appear in nearly every recent inspection, with hand washing cited as a high-priority violation in 6 of the past 8 inspections. Proper food condition and shell stock handling have also been recurring high-priority findings. The facility has no emergency closures on record. Most recent enforcement activity includes an administrative complaint recommended on February 9, 2026 following a routine inspection that found 10 violations including high-priority hand washing and shell stock violations. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 following a complaint had 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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.
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