Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

DAIRY QUEEN

2784 SADLER RD, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 13, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 13, 2026

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 24570241

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On sticky trap under ice cream machine at front counter, observed 10 live roaches. Operator discarded of sticky trap in trash. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24570242

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in sticky trap under soda machine in drive thru area. Operator discarded sticky trap. Also, observed 1 dead roach on floor near water heater in back kitchen. Operator has employee sweep up and discarded of roach. Also, observed approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap under ice cream machine. Operator discarded of sticky trap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 24540352

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by office.

53B-14-5

Detail 24540353

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. Food handler training for Jo W and Betty I expired on 5/27/2025.

36-32-5

Detail 24540351

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two areas in outside storage building with single-service items are in disrepair and water damage is present.

14-11-5

Detail 24540350

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on kitchen reach-in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24160918

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler near cook line, raw bacon in plastic pans stored above bagged cooked chili. Operator switched the products so raw bacon is on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24160923

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior lower part of ice chute soiled with black mold-like substance. Operator told employee to clean it. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 24160920

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed in establishment expired June 1 2025. Operator printed out current license and displayed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24160922

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish storage rack across from 3 compartment sink, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.

14-11-5

Detail 24160919

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers/reach in freezers in establishment torn/have duck tape on them. Operator stated they have gaskets ordered. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24160924

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile next to pink reach in freezer on cook line broken.

36-50-4

Detail 24160921

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.

21-08-4

Detail 24160926

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In lobby, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24160925

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White tub of sugar on bottom shelf in drive through area not labeled. Operator added labeled to container. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 23545308

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter handled coupon from a guest, and immediately began preparing ice cream product without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

28-14-5

Detail 23545317

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped outside in drive through lane.

41-10-4

Detail 23545307

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol spray can with cleaning chemical stored on storage shelf in prep area next to single use trays. Can moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23545315

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at one end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet by drive through.

51-16-7

Detail 23545306

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Multiple pieces of equipment are stored outside, some of which are being removed. Additionally, other places where equipment once was, are no longer present. Inspector also notes there is no hand washing sink in front counter area where ice cream items are prepared. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 23545316

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard under warming bin in fryer area.

12B-07-4

Detail 23545311

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above food preparation area in main kitchen. Drink moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23545314

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep cook drinking from open can. Can discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23545309

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Cook placed on restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23545310

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for ice machine is cracked and no longer easily cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 23545318

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in prep area of kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23545313

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.

21-12-4

Detail 23545312

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf by blizzard machines. Cloth moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-37-4

Detail 23129873

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink in kitchen. Manager states that parts have been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23129872

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near cook line blocked by floor fan. Fan moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23129870

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. One employee working in kitchen and hired less than 60 days has no proof. Manager reviewed information with employee and filled out form. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23129869

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, case of french fries on floor. French fries moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23129871

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen by walk in cooler, red sanitizer bucket with quaternary ammonium solution tested 0ppm. Solution discarded, and bucket refilled. Tested 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-4

Detail 22496141

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off from knob under handsink. Manager turned on water supply

40-06-5

Detail 22496143

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored next to wrappers on shelf over line cooler

14-11-5

Detail 22496140

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door over ice machine has pieces breaking from lid into ice.

14-38-4

Detail 22496142

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow phu pan that stores hotdogs cracked, manager removed from service Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-02-5

Detail 22164945

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two guys on shift. Provided book to employees Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22164943

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. 2 new guys, manager had employees sign at inspection Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22164946

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in freezer over cakes, discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22164944

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pretzels stored on walk in cooler floor, moved Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 21685113

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area. Moved Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21685112

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear Container with gravy inside cracked.

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 21165984

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink, needs back flow on non-chemical side of splitter

53A-05-6

Detail 21165982

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/ 5 employees on shift

08B-49-4

Detail 21165980

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal drinks and food on upper shelf

14-69-4

Detail 21165983

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor, on light cover and wall

33-16-4

Detail 21165981

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 20783451

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with purple substance, manager labeled Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20783450

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottle on prep area in kitchen moved Person cup of water in walk in cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20783453

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives in standing water 98° water dumped Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20783452

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

29-42-4

Detail 20489699

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Still no back floor preventer on non-chemical side of the splitter Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 20489700

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 5 employees on shift Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: 5 employees on shift still no manager on shift Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20489698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, hair net provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Still no hair restraints Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

29-42-4

Detail 20320179

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20320176

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear pan stored in back hand sink. Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20320177

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For Tiffany Monlone, scanned code Servsafe states certificate belongs to LI XIUCAI 19757961 9/3/2020 9/3/2025 Certificate number the same of certificate, falsified document Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20320180

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/ 5 employees on shift Warning

24-26-4

Detail 20320178

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lids for coolers stored on floor next to hand sink. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20320181

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of cooler. Discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20320182

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, hair net provided Corrected On-Site Warning

14-38-4

Detail 20320175

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. large Clear containers, Warning