Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
909 Kings Hwy Unit C, Port Charlotte, FL 33980Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Dairy Queen location in Port Charlotte has been inspected 17 times since 2021, accumulating 44 violations—an average of 2.6 per inspection, significantly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show inconsistent compliance: a Warning Issued disposition on November 8, 2024 documented violations including food in good condition and food contact surfaces, but subsequent inspections in January and April 2025 resolved those issues. A high-priority employee health policy violation was cited on April 29, 2025. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 4 basic violations.
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 (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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 January 27, 2026. 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: Outer openings protected, Premises clean, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte had?
- Dairy Queen in Port Charlotte has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 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 January 27, 2026 with 2 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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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.
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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