Dairy Queen in Miami

Last inspected:

4040 Sw 67 Ave, Miami, FL 33155

Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Dairy Queen location in Miami has accumulated 195 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and consumer advisories have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on September 9, 2025 documented 8 violations including 2 high-priority findings related to food contact surfaces and proper cooking temperatures, and was completed with no further action. Prior inspection dispositions include an administrative complaint recommendation (January 18, 2024) and multiple call-back compliance orders, indicating ongoing management challenges with food safety fundamentals. A fire safety violation was also documented on January 24, 2018 for a missing portable fire extinguisher.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
195Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Dairy Queen in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 10.8 violations / inspection 10.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Dairy Queen in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.on the floor
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Dairy Queen in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
— 3 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dairy Queen in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen in Miami last inspected?
Dairy Queen in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Miami had?
Dairy Queen in Miami has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Miami find?
Dairy Queen in Miami was most recently inspected on September 9, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dairy Queen in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Dairy Queen in Miami 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Dairy Queen in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dairy Queen in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dairy Queen in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Bird Road Dairy Queen (2018).

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