South Bradenton, Manatee County

DAIRY QUEEN 12409

5217 14 ST W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 23, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24460030

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

29-38-4

Detail 24460028

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. observed on mop sink outside, no backflow device for two threaded faucets. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 24460029

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 24141297

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.Person in charge printed a copy and had all employees read and sign.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-38-4

Detail 24141298

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on mop sink behind building split faucet need 2 backflow prevention devices.

12B-01-4

Detail 24141300

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.observed in front kitchen area open beverage on food prep table. Person in charge removed beverage.

13-04-4

Detail 24141299

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 23433788

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. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign agreement.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23433792

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

13-07-4

Detail 23433789

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with bracelets on wrist.

13-04-4

Detail 23433790

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 23433791

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of frozen strawberries stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23433793

Basic - Open dumpster lid on east side of building . Person in charge closed lid . Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23114886

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 2024-09-03: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees on call back inspection Admin Complaint

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22952173

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

11-27-4

Detail 22952172

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 Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22952167

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 22952168

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. Person in charge had employees who are working read and sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22952166

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in main kitchen area by office Person in charge secured tank. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22952169

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by office bag in a box soda stored on floor. Person in charge stated there were no deliveries today. Person in charge removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22952171

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers gaskets soiled with dried food particles. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22952170

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in Reach in freezer in back kitchen area ice cream cakes not covered. Person in charge covered cakes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-32-5

Detail 22223109

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on correct test strips?

22-20-5

Detail 22223108

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back area of main kitchen next to Walk in cooler.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21616327

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

13-04-4

Detail 21616328

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed, employee preparing food in front kitchen area no beard guard.

23-03-4

Detail 21616326

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on fountain beverage machine next to hand washing sink in front kitchen area mold like substance in ice dispenser.

08B-12-5

Detail 21616325

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream cakes and toppings not covered in Reach in freezer next to Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. Person in charge covered toppings and cakes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 21201727

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21201726

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in front kitchen area across from soft serve ice cream machine

23-03-4

Detail 21201724

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in the bottom of the 2 door Reach in freezer by 3 bay compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 21201725

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple ice cream cakes not cover in Reach in freezer next to Walk in cooler and in Reach in freezer in dining area.

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-08-7

Detail 21190130

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority

53B-13-5

Detail 21190131

Intermediate - Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employee’s do not have food handlers training. Ariel,Fraimy,Jaylen ,kaylee and Madison Warning Priority: Intermediate

08B-38-4

Detail 21190129

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and ice cream toppings stored on floor in back kitchen storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic