Fort Myers Shores, Lee County

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

13250 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers Shores, FL 33905

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Nov 20, 2025
City
Fort Myers Shores
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

40-06-5

Detail 24206634

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in front of steam table. Employee removed I cell phone. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24206636

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food items while wearing a bracelet. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24206635

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked on shelf wet nesting over three compartment sink.

08B-17-4

Detail 24206633

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed whole tomatoes stored over containers of ready to eat shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-07-4

Detail 23897086

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23897084

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket coming apart from ice machine door. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23897085

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter in front of tray of bananas on shake prep table.

Nov 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 23367865

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23367864

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line. Also, gasket falling off of ice machine door.

14-69-4

Detail 23367862

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in small reach in freezer on cook's line.

46-01-4

Detail 23367863

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed power washer and laundry basket blocking rear exit across from mop sink. Operator moved items from in front of door. Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-17-4

Detail 23019935

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hand for less than 10 seconds in hand washing sink at Drive thru. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

29-18-4

Detail 23019933

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23019934

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23019936

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 22717802

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

29-18-4

Detail 22717799

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink floor drain. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22717800

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line while wearing a watch.

24-08-4

Detail 22717801

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 22717803

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and broken gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-18-4

Detail 22302659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink drain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22302658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer holding frozen ground beef patties on cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-04-4

Detail 22284209

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from original location at front counter. Operator called maintenance to put in work order. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22284211

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator had staff complete printed copies during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 22284213

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover removed from mop sink drain.

14-11-5

Detail 22284210

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on white reach in freezer holding frozen ground beef patties on cooks line. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22284212

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21982486

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21982488

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21982487

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 21982484

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and torn gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook's line.

23-03-4

Detail 21982489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris between doors of reach in cooler across from fryers.

25-06-4

Detail 21982485

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays above fry station not inverted. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21982490

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor of cook's line. Repeat Violation

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21613518

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator threw away during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21613519

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by cash register. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21613516

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 21613520

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays not inverted on cooks line. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21613515

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board of cooks line. Operator removed from counter. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21613514

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry in mop sink. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21613517

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic shakers of salt unlabeled over fryers.

May 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

24-08-4

Detail 21092319

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21092317

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by cash register. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21092316

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of paper to go containers stored on floor by flat top. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21092318

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go containers stored not inverted on shelf above steam table. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21092315

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink. Operator hung wet mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 20863430

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20863433

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 cooked chicken breast hot holding at 109°F. Operator voluntarily discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20863435

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris.

31B-03-4

Detail 20863429

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink by cash register. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20863428

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on wire rack above three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20863432

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Hand-washing sign by Hand washing sink next to cash registers. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20863436

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go paper tray not inverted on top of hot hold case.

29-11-4

Detail 20863434

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from drain pipe of Hand-washing sink by cash registers.

42-01-4

Detail 20863431

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

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 20499427

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by Hand washing sink next to cash register. Operator refilled towels Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20499424

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator wiped down and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20499428

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans over three compartment sink on wire rack not properly air dried.

08B-38-4

Detail 20499423

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries and buns on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf off of the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20499426

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Hand-washing sign by Hand washing sink next to cash register. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20499425

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth on counter next to microwave on cooks line not stored in sanitizer solution.