How many health inspections has DAIRY QUEEN had?

DAIRY QUEEN has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DAIRY QUEEN ever been shut down?

Yes, DAIRY QUEEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at DAIRY QUEEN?

The most frequently cited violations at DAIRY QUEEN are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

DAIRY QUEEN

12405 N MAIN ST STE 9, Jacksonville, FL 322182655

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NJS ENTERPRISE OF JAX INC · License: SEA2611748

DAIRY QUEEN in Jacksonville, FL has 22 inspections on record with 131 total violations (6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

131Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 29, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for DAIRY QUEEN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 19, 2015	Roach activity	07:55:00

Inspection History (22)

Jan 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 6, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

May 30, 2018 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 6, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

DAIRY QUEEN has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DAIRY QUEEN had?: DAIRY QUEEN has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DAIRY QUEEN ever been shut down?: Yes, DAIRY QUEEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at DAIRY QUEEN?: The most frequently cited violations at DAIRY QUEEN are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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