BRADENTON, Manatee County

DAIRY QUEEN

7155 STATE ROAD 70 E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 9, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
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.

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 24272185

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 24272186

Basic - Garbage can located outside lid broken.

33-19-4

Detail 24272187

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up pad. Corrected On-Site

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23953713

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23953714

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.genesis

25-06-4

Detail 23953712

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-19-4

Detail 23499256

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23002384

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station In house made Ranch dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 7/23/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged item.

03A-02-5

Detail 23002385

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station In house made Ranch dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 7/23/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged item. Corrective Action Taken

33-19-4

Detail 23002383

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster in North end of parking area. Person in charge cleaned pad. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-19-4

Detail 22413823

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North End of parking lot.

23-03-4

Detail 22413822

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance on Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler for ice cream mix. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 22099330

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/

11-26-1

Detail 22099328

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.

13-07-4

Detail 22099329

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets engaged in food preparation. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees remove bracelets and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22099331

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance on Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler for ice cream mix. Observed soiled hood filters over fryers with grease.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 21249552

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled/water damage in main kitchen area and dining room area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21249551

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed portable fan by burger grill soiled with dust and grease.

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20953995

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining area water spots and soiled. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20953993

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing covered receptacle in the middle stall of women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20953994

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in sandwich make area and ice ream area deep cut marks. Manager stated that new cutting board are ordered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 20953753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in main kitchen and dining area with water spot damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20953752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in sandwich make area and ice cream area with deep cut marks . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Time Extended

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-2

Detail 20796849

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20796844

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ice cream mix in the Walk in freezer. Manager moved chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20796847

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. Observed new manager on site only 2 weeks. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20796848

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in main kitchen and dining area with water spot damage. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20796845

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in sandwich make area and ice cream area with deep cut marks . Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20796846

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in dessert area and ice cream area single service items stored upright. Manager inverted single service items. Corrected On-Site Warning