Dairy Queen in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
12405 N Main St Ste 9, Jacksonville, FL 322182655Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Dairy Queen in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed once for roach activity in August 2015 and received a $400 fine from formal disciplinary action. Across 24 inspections dating back more than a decade, the facility has accumulated 144 violations, averaging 6 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 recent inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations were cited in multiple inspections, including most recently on March 25, 2026. A fire safety violation was documented in September 2015 involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone. The August 17, 2023 inspection resulted in a warning after 11 violations were found. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 documented 7 high-priority violations and was completed with no further action, though the pattern of repeated high-priority findings across multiple categories suggests ongoing compliance challenges at the facility.
Most recent closure: August 19, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 07:55:00 |
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015037383 | $400.00 | Aug 19, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Dairy Queen in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Dairy Queen in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dairy Queen in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Dairy Queen in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 19, 2015 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 in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville had?
- Dairy Queen in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Jacksonville find?
- Dairy Queen in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dairy Queen in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dairy Queen in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dairy Queen in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Dairy Queen in Jacksonville been fined?
- Dairy Queen in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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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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