Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte
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3311 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 339528051Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Dairy Queen location in Port Charlotte has been inspected 21 times between 2023 and November 2025, documenting 67 violations—an average of 3.2 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have included improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), hand-washing failures (4+ inspections), chemical storage violations (3 inspections), and employee health policy violations (2 inspections). The most recent inspection on November 24, 2025 found 6 violations including improper cooking temperatures and intermediate-level issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte had?
- Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte find?
- Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on November 24, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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.
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