Dairy Queen Brazier
4740 MINNEHAHA AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC47930
- Status
- Risk level 1
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 9, 2026 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT SUCH AS NONWORKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS.
Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
OBSERVED PE LINED TO GO CUPS ON SITE. PE LINED TO GO CONTAINERS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE, COMPOSTABLE OR REUSABLE. REPLACE WITH RECYCLABLE, COMPOSTABLE OR REUSABLE ALTERNATIVES. FUTURE VIOLATIONS MAY TRIGGER A CITATION.
Code MCO 204.30A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Make sure light fixtures have light shields or shatter-resistant light bulbs in areas with: • Exposed food • Clean equipment and utensils • Clean linens • Unwrapped single-service items
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SHEILDS.
Code MN Rule 4626.1375A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.
OBSERVED SOME CEILING PANELS MISSING IN BASMENT. REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 13, 2025 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
PERSON IN CHARGE COULD NOT LOCATE EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG. EXPLAINED REQUIRMENT OF ILLNESS LOG TO PERSON IN CHARGE. SENDING COPY OF AN EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG WITH REPORT.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Not serious
Priority 2
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAN OPENER.
Code MN Rule 4626.0840A
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Serious
Priority 1
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Jun 13, 2024 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC SOUFFLE CUPS AND PE LINED BLIZZARD CUP. ALL TO-GO CONTAINERS MUST BE REUSABLE, RECYCLEABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. SENDING PDF WITH MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.
Code MCO 204.30A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 2
Corrected on site
Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH TUPPERWARE LIDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. TUPPERWARE WAS REMOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB
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Not serious
Priority 2
Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
DISPOSABLE TOWELS WERE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. KEEP A SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND SINK.
Code MN Rule 4626.1445
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 14, 2023 Routine Score 100
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Not serious
Priority 3
Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
Single service items Such as Cake paper boxes found stored in open cardboard boxes. Note: Store them in closed containers to protect them from dust contamination
Code MN Rule 4626.0955A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
DQ soda cups are not approved or comply with Green to go ordinance. Note: Please replace them with products that comply with the City Green-To-Go ordinance such as recyclables, reusables or compostable. Noe: For details, please see Green-To-Go flyer sent with the report.
Code MCO 204.30A
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
Missing ceiling tiles observed in the downstairs storage areas. Note: Replace them.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 3
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.