Dairy Queen

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 15, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jul 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     The drive thru prep cooler and the left end ice cream machine were holding well above 41°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Have equipment serviced and notify dept once operational.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Cambros found with large cracks and missing sections.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Multiple cambros, knives and blizzard mixers were found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. All items were sent to warewashing or CIP during inspection. All utensils shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized at minimum every 4 hours as they are being used

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Cupcakes are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Post label on door until individualized labels can be provided.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The kitchen overall has an accumulation of residue on walls, cooler doors, sides of equipment, etc.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. Jan 9, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Berg 1 Door Prep Cooler was cold holding at 47°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. TCS foods were moved to icebath, another cooler or discarded. Have cooler repaired and notify dept once repaired and operational.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. Employees were not aware of the symptoms they are not allowed to work with and need to report.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating, cooking and cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and factsheets during inspection

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     QUAT test kit is expired as of 10/2025.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Mutliple broken spoons/scoops found stored in food.

     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. All broken spoons were removed and discarded. New spoons may be stored in the food with the handle extended out.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged icecream cupcakes were not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Cupcakes were removed from self-service freezer during inspection.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     There are missing tiles behind the counter and the grout is severely deteriorated in the warewashing area.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

4. Jan 27, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     A container of silicone caulk is stored over food items on the storage shelf. Tne caulk was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Cupcakes in the lobby freezers are missing labeling information. Packaging is missing the ingredient list.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     There are missing/damaged floor tiles behind the counter.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

5. Aug 28, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the womens restroom for hand drying.

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

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Sheet cakes in the lobby freezer are missing labeling information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information. Provide a list of the ingredients.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     There are missing and damaged floor tiles behind the front counter.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

6. Feb 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on front counter ice machine.

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

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Shelves in the walk-in cooler are lined with cardboard.

     Correction: Discard the cardboard.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Sheet cakes and cupcakes in the lobby freezer are missing labeling information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Cake containers are stored on the floor in the cake decorating room.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

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

     It was observed that spoons at the front counter are stored where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface. Ensure all spoon handles are facing the same direction.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     There are several tiles missing behind the front counter.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Replace the missing tiles.

     Code 6-201.11

7. Sep 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The establishment does not have any sanitizing solution used for the soft-serve machines onsite.

     Correction: Provide sanitizer used for the soft-serve machines.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on front counter ice machine.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. Raise the ice bin drain above the flood level rim.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The can opener is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Spray bottle filled with water at the grill is not labeled..

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Storage racks throughout the establishment are lined with cardboard.

     Correction: Remove the cardboard from the shelves and clean the storage racks.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Sheet cakes for sale in the lobby freezer are not labeled. The cakes were provided a label during inspection.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     There is a missing floor tile behind the front counter.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the back of the establishment is not tight-fitting.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     The West ventilation hood is soiled.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14