South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland
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4114 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 338131625South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland operated with 16 inspections on record from 2021 to December 2025, recording 87 total violations for an average of 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations included employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), food contact surface deficiencies (recurring across 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (found in multiple inspections), and food condition issues. The most recent inspection on December 31, 2025 resulted in "Call Back - Complied," indicating a prior violation was corrected. A prior inspection on October 24, 2025 issued a warning after finding 21 violations including multiple high-priority violations related to employee health reporting, consumer advisory requirements, and parasite destruction.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland last inspected?
- South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 31, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland had?
- South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland has had 16 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 South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland find?
- South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland was most recently inspected on December 31, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, South Florida Dairy Queen in Lakeland has no emergency closures 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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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