Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

DAIRY QUEEN

254 SW PT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Dec 30, 2025
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
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.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 24274770

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 24144196

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24144202

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 24144199

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. Emailed and provided for employee currently working on site. Per Manager, paperwork is at home for employees. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 24144198

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to 3 bay sink. Employee placed towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24144200

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

24-05-4

Detail 24144195

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24144201

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24144194

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy. Employee posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24144197

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

29-42-4

Detail 23542559

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For green hose line.

31B-05-4

Detail 23542563

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to three compartment sink. Employee replaced battery. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23542553

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. J.H. 4/19/21.

27-16-4

Detail 23542557

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing not next to three compartment, water is not running when turned on. Hand washing levers was turned off. Educated employee to leave on. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23542554

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler and back door.

33-19-4

Detail 23542561

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza. Multiple trash items, shopping cart.

36-24-5

Detail 23542560

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23542555

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23542558

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Recycle, in a shared plaza.

25-06-4

Detail 23542556

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On rack next to ice machine.

42-01-4

Detail 23542562

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

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-16-4

Detail 22914355

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils. Employee observed not washing hands, changing from different tasks before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands on site. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22914361

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Yogurt mix not date marked, opened 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22914359

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. Printed out copy for employee to review and sign. Manager must sign document. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 22914358

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispensers not working at both hand washing sinks in front and rear locations. Recommend employee to place paper towels in reachable location at both locations. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22914357

Intermediate - 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. K.Y.

05-11-4

Detail 22914360

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient thermometers in all reach in coolers where tcs foods are held.

36-32-5

Detail 22914356

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing in dining room area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22914362

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 22239060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22239059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Time Extended

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22219490

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 2023-08-21: Manager stated that training certificates are with her. Must keep training records at store. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22219489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22219491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Time Extended

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 22074178

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

36-32-5

Detail 22074177

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area

14-11-5

Detail 22074176

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22074179

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink near three compartment

22-16-4

Detail 22074175

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer

29-11-4

Detail 22074174

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand sink next to three compartment sink

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21097323

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

50-09-4

Detail 21097321

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-4

Detail 21097322

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on condiment table candy station.

33-19-4

Detail 21097320

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

28-02-4

Detail 20939717

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other issue, water is leaking through ceiling tile in dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20939720

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on candy station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 20939718

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 20939719

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located at dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

35A-04-4

Detail 20938949

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 30 rodent droppings on floor under shelving and under freezer in area around mop sink. There are 20 droppings on ledge of hot water heater. 10 droppings found on floor under shelving at front counter . 10 droppings on floor under soft serve machine in middle area of kitchen where hot dogs are assembled.

28-02-4

Detail 20938947

Basic - Condensation or other issue, water is leaking through ceiling tile in dining room.

14-11-4

Detail 20938943

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on candy station. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20938948

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Syrup on floor under coke tower. Droppings on floor under shelving at front counter area, under soft serve machine in middle area , shelving in back area of restaurant.

33-19-4

Detail 20938946

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

36-24-5

Detail 20938944

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is open in area of hot water heater.

38-01-4

Detail 20938945

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located at dish area.

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 20633856

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

14-11-4

Detail 20633854

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket candy station

21-12-4

Detail 20633855

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 20332394

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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-08: Owner showed proof of training books ordered - on Back order- called D4 talked to Randy Hicks - approved time extend for 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-12: Admin Complaint