Brandon, Hillsborough County

DAIRY QUEEN

602 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511-5006

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 10, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
28

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-17-4

Detail 24360824

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over milk cartons in walk in cooler. Operator moved milk to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-08-4

Detail 23993622

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Manager refilled, tested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 23627853

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Portioned sliced cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23627852

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23627851

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23627855

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind ice machine and 3 compartment sink Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23627854

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed half-full cup of ice cream in reach in freezer. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 23232889

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cover on receptacle. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 23064893

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Some employees expired Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 23064894

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No cover on receptacle. Time Extended

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 23036169

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in drive through station on the top left molding of the sliding door Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23036167

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23036170

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23036168

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23036173

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23036172

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed under front counter in cabinet. 1 dead roach observed behind ice machine on the floor Employee removed the dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23036171

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee visor on prep table near office. Employee removed the visor Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22907046

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach in lobby Operator removed and sanitized area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach on wall next to pos system Operator removed and sanitized area at time of callback. Time Extended

Jun 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22905611

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live roach in lobby Operator removed and sanitized area. Time Extended

Jun 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22905094

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-01: 1 dead roach in door frame to ac room. 1 dead roach under front counter. 1 live fly on wall by back kitchen entrance. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas. Time Extended

May 31, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22903016

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: 1 live roach near front door 2 live roaches in lobby 1 live roach next to reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach next to walk in cooler 1 dead roach near register Operator removed and sanitized areas. Time Extended

May 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22902095

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer 1 live roach near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach on floor next to reach in cooler 1 dead roach on prep table. Operator removed and sanitized all roaches Time Extended

May 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22900382

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach under counter 1 live roach under dining table 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor next to door near dry storage 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on floor next to reach in freezer 3 dead roach under counter Removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended

May 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22897499

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 5 dead roaches near ice cream machine. 11 dead roaches under front counter. 6 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. 21 dead roaches behind grill in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor near hot water heater. 1 live roach near ice machine in kitchen. 1 live roach near back door. Time Extended

May 28, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22896581

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in lobby 2 fly in dry storage Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22896579

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under reach in freezer 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach in chest freezer 2 live roaches under soda machine Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22896580

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg under 3 Compartment Sink Warning

May 16, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22847413

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 3 live roaches. Owners eradicated, and sanitized area. Time Extended

May 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 22846975

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath front counter.

35A-23-4

Detail 22846973

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings underneath front counter. 3 egg casing underneath front counter.

35A-03-4

Detail 22846974

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath front counter. 2 dead roaches around hot water heater.

Feb 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 22618371

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 22573745

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22297100

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

12B-07-4

Detail 22297099

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table

02D-01-5

Detail 22297098

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21969042

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Emailed to manager Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21969041

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: No employees training Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21969040

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Emailed to manager Time Extended

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 21818608

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves on with out washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and observed employee wash hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21818607

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21818610

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21818606

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21818611

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21818609

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up along reachin cooler gaskets Warning

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-47-4

Detail 21290161

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed butter sauce stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21290160

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer

10-08-5

Detail 21290162

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed stored in ice machine Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 20921243

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on prep table near manager station Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20921244

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezers

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 20595572

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drink drink without lid or straw on cookline and proceed to cook beef patties on cookline grill Corrected-inspector explained the importance of proper hand washing and observed employee wash her hands Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20595573

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove from prep table Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20595571

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink drink without lid or straw on cookline Inspector explained that eating and drink most be done in a designated area with a straw and lid