Dairy Queen in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
5947 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322773424Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 118 violations—averaging 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations and food contact surface issues appear repeatedly across inspections, with chemical storage cited in at least 7 of the past 8 inspections and food contact surfaces flagged in 9 inspections. High-priority violations including employee health policy, approved food source compliance, and parasite destruction have surfaced across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation documented in July 2017 noted marked exits and paths blocked by boxes. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 was completed with no further action required, finding 6 violations including intermediate and basic-level chemical storage and food contact surface issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville had?
- Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Jacksonville find?
- Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 31, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville 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 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 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.
- Has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dairy Queen #10582 in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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