Dairy Queen Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Spoon handle in contact with candy, front counter.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back of kitchen.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Front counter.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rudy Ferreira, clerk.

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water not working, front counter.

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away, not turned on.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, front counter.

Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, topping cooler and gaskets.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice cream in handsink.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer spray bottle hanging from dipper well on hard ice cream case.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, hot fudge, marshmallow, sprinkles on front counter.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity-hard ice cream dipper well.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit-cake table with spatulas in water.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-acoustic tiles in prep area. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. while sprinkling cones. Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. ice cream scoops. Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths solution. Corrected On Site.

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. women's restroom faucet.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep area. Repeat Violation.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chili. Corrected On Site. reheated, operator turned the unit hotter.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.

Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handled cup inside peanuts container.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hotdogs, dairy products in the WIC. according to PIC the door was left open during the delivery. Corrected On Site. operator turn the unit colder.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hotdogs. Corrected On Site. reheated (operator turn the unit hotter).

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. operator turn the unit colder.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. failed to wash hands after handling money.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic tiles in prep areas.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. front counter.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. women restroom.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products in RIC.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front counter.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hot dogs in bainmarie, Corrected On Site.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Over food operations areas (inside kitchen/front counter areas).

Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed floor damage inside Kenmore reach in freezer (RIF).

Observed open dumpster lid.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in walk in cooler (WIC).

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 300+ PPM.