Dairy Queen in Tallahassee

2227 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Overview

This Dairy Queen in Tallahassee has accumulated 89 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the violation record shows a pattern of recurring high-priority issues: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in 3 inspections, and proper cooking temperatures and approved food source violations in multiple inspections. The facility received administrative complaint recommendations in 2 inspections (October 2023 and July 2021), signaling formal enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 documented 6 violations including 1 high-priority finding for improper cooking temperatures and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
89Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: March 20, 2026

Dairy Queen in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Dairy Queen in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dairy Queen in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen in Tallahassee last inspected?
Dairy Queen in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen in Tallahassee are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Dairy Queen in Tallahassee had?
Dairy Queen in Tallahassee has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen in Tallahassee find?
Dairy Queen in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dairy Queen in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, Dairy Queen in Tallahassee 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.

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