Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

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Inspections

1. Apr 6, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed containers of housemade ranch at 56F, bottle of tartar sauce at 58F and containers of gravy at 60F in 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Informed Person In Charge and PIC took temperatures. PIC got 54F for ranch. PIC stated they had place the food into prep cooler 3 hours ago. PIC then discarded all containers of housemade ranch, tartar sauce, and containers of gravy. PIC stated they will get a work order in to repair the cooler. PIC stated they will only keep non TCS Food in the cooler until the cooler is fixed. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed no air gap provided on soda machine/ice machine in dinning room, soda machine/ice machine in drive through and ice machine in kitchen. Instructed PIC to provide air gaps on these locations. PIC stated they will get air gaps on these locations.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed cardboard boxes are being used on shelfs and countertops to catch debris in the kitchen. Instructed PIC to remove the cardboard. PIC then removed all the card off shelfs and countertop.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Observed 2 of 3 handwashing sinks, prep sink, and 3 compartment sink are fixed in place and not easily movable to allow for cleaning. Observed caulk is coming off or is missing. Instructed PIC to recaulk these areas. PIC stated they will get these areas caulk.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed handles on tongs, knife, and the ceiling of walk in freezer are not maintained in good repair. Observed tong handles have plastic chipping off, handle of knife is cracked in half and there is ice built up in walk in freezer. PIC stated they will replace the handles and defrost the walk in freezer.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

2. May 8, 2025 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Chili, housemade rance and sliced tomatoes in cooler is cold held at 50F, 48F and 48F. Cooler was cold holding 50F. Took side by side temperatures with manger. Manager discarded chili and moved tomatoes and ranch to walk in cooler. Discussed when items were placed in cooler. Manager placed a service call immediately for repairing cooler. Staff instructed to discontinue utilizing cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on beverage ice at the drive thru.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener and knives stored at WW shelves were is visibly soiled. Staff moved items to WW area to be WRS.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying at the cook line. Owner stated he would order one. Staff is utilizing the hand wash sink in the WW.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knives stored between the prep table and the cooler. Instructed staff to move knives to the ware washing area and obtan new knives for use. Staff complied.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

     It was observed that eating utensils are stored or displayed in a container without order. Public could reach and make contact where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated on utensils being offered to public..

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     The walk in freezer has ice forming at the door and ceiling/wall. Owner stated equipment would be evaluated and ice would be removed.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair owlk in freezer equipment parts.

     Code 6-501.11