Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
254 Sw Pt St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Dairy Queen location in Port St. Lucie has been emergency-closed once, on March 17, 2022, for rodent activity. Across 33 inspections since 2016, the facility has accumulated 199 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection—markedly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health policy violations, handwashing procedure failures, allergen awareness lapses, and toxic substance control issues. The facility has also incurred three disciplinary actions totaling $1,120 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 found one high-priority violation and received a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating the prior violation was corrected. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented in 2015.
Most recent closure: March 17, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
6 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.07
violations / inspection
5.07 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie: Emergency Closure History (1)
Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,120.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022013983 | $800.00 | Mar 17, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2021038444 | $160.00 | Jul 12, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017059269 | $160.00 | Nov 17, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at the rear exit.
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 Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections43 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie last shut down?
- Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie was last shut down on March 17, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie had?
- Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie find?
- Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
- How much has Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie been fined?
- Dairy Queen in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $1,120.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) 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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