Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville

Last inspected:

9700 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
Overview

DQ Grill & Chill in Gainesville has received 20 inspections over the past four years, documenting 96 total violations—an average of 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appear in at least five separate inspections dating to 2021, representing a persistent compliance issue. High-priority violations have been cited consistently across routine and complaint-based inspections, including improper food handling, unapproved food sources, shell stock violations, and inadequate chemical storage. In July 2023, following a complaint inspection that revealed 12 violations including three high-priority findings, the facility received an administrative complaint recommendation; a follow-up complaint inspection four days later showed zero violations and resulted in a call back to complied disposition. The most recent routine inspection on March 14, 2025 documented 11 violations including a high-priority employee health reporting violation, but resulted in no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
110Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville last inspected?
Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville had?
Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville find?
Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Dq Grill & Chill in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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