How many health inspections has DAIRY QUEEN had?

DAIRY QUEEN has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DAIRY QUEEN ever been shut down?

No, DAIRY QUEEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DAIRY QUEEN?

The most frequently cited violations at DAIRY QUEEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

DAIRY QUEEN

610 KINGSLEY AVE, Orange Park, FL 32073

Clay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ORANGE PARK TREATS INC · License: SEA2000875

DAIRY QUEEN in Orange Park, FL has 21 inspections on record with 84 total violations (4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

84Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 21, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jun 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Aug 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 20, 2017 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

How Does This Facility Compare?

DAIRY QUEEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Clay County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DAIRY QUEEN had?: DAIRY QUEEN has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DAIRY QUEEN ever been shut down?: No, DAIRY QUEEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DAIRY QUEEN?: The most frequently cited violations at DAIRY QUEEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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