South Daytona, Volusia County

DAIRY QUEEN OF SOUTH DAYTONA

2270 RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona, FL 32119

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
South Daytona
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-7

Detail 24306137

High Priority - 1 dead fly at the top of the ice cream dispenser where ice cream leaked out the nozzle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24306136

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup soda nozzles

53A-05-6

Detail 24306138

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/ Manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 24306140

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter dated installed 10/24

12B-07-4

Detail 24306134

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

14-11-5

Detail 24306135

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer interior rusted in grooves; sliding lid chipped

36-62-4

Detail 24306139

Basic - Light hanging by wires. Walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-7

Detail 23943005

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect near back door/ware washing area. Reviewed prevention methods in place at establishment, advised to repair back door hole -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23943006

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of prep table in back Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 23943004

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23854822

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 at front counter

50-17-3

Detail 23854826

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

02C-03-5

Detail 23854819

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. Open can of Queso

22-02-4

Detail 23854824

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining inside soda nozzles Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23854823

Basic - Freezer in poor repair, arctic air freezer on cookline. Ice buildup and sliding doors chipped/ cracked

16-48-4

Detail 23854825

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One of the plastic 1/3 pan warmers Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23854821

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hot dogs dated 6 something, old label per operator Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23854820

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected to 200 ppm quat Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23045923

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: 1 in front of hand sink, 1 in ice cream topping area. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23045922

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23045924

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: Improvement but still soiled Time Extended

Aug 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23038835

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Around 20 small flys in kitchen and ice cream preparation area Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23038837

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 400ppm

35A-03-4

Detail 23038838

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Behind ice machine and under single use storage

40-06-5

Detail 23038833

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to ice cream cones

14-69-4

Detail 23038834

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

10-01-5

Detail 23038836

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sprinkle container Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23038832

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan vents in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-03-4

Detail 22956665

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands over center compartment of triple sink

22-02-4

Detail 22956667

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwaves have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22956666

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above reach-in freezer/ice machine has an accumulation of grease

14-69-4

Detail 22956664

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer next to fryers Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22956668

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22956669

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 22711205

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 22711203

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22711204

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22711201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22711202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22711199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22711200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22552102

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22552098

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22552100

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22552103

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22552099

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on sticky trap behind ice machine in dry storage area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22552097

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers.

23-03-4

Detail 22552101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22552096

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22102906

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven has an accumulation of food debris

36-32-5

Detail 22102907

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen have signs of water damage Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22102904

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22102910

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall in front service area Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22102905

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22102909

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust -hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22102908

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 21808382

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on north side of building

11-27-4

Detail 21808378

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 clean-up poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21808384

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles above ice machine have wTer damage

36-34-5

Detail 21808379

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in food prep area

36-73-4

Detail 21808383

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21808376

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -large hole in wall behind drink machine at entrance to kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 21808375

Basic - Interior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21808377

Basic - Light ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 21808381

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 21808373

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21808380

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan cover soiled -walk in freezer door soiled -exterior of fry freezer has an accumulation of food debris -hood vents soiled -side of fryer has a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris

14-17-4

Detail 21808374

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21581042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves lightly soiled

40-06-5

Detail 21581043

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket on prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21581045

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath shelves in walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21581044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door soiled -walk in cooler fan cover soiled -walk in freezer door soiled -sandwich pass thru warmer

14-17-4

Detail 21581041

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21161939

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2022 Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21161933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -grilled chicken patties 130F less than 4 hours, operator discarded Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21161937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -light soil on slicer blade

14-09-4

Detail 21161938

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board attached to nemco slicer on prep table Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21161935

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple areas throughout the kitchen with broken or missing tiles Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21161931

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -"toppings table" lacking ambient air temperature thermometer

23-03-4

Detail 21161932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled -walk in cooler gasket soiled

32-23-4

Detail 21161934

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -sign over urinal in mens restroom states "Temporarily Out of Order"

14-17-4

Detail 21161936

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20723837

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20723836

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20723835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Topping table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20723839

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment and shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20723840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Numerous areas in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20723838

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Microwave shelf soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 20720532

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three under dry storage rack. One behind ice machine. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 20720523

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area. ground beef (121 - Hot Holding). Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20720526

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bibb on north side of building, outside. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20720525

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line, Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20720531

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20720530

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Topping table. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20720528

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment and shelves. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20720527

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Numerous areas in the kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20720524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Microwave shelf soiled with food debris. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20720529

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line soiled with food debris. Warning

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20719864

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20719866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20719865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Topping Table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20719867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Numerous area in kitchen and front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 20586850

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20586853

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20586849

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 2021-10-14: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20586847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20586848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Topping Table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20586851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Numerous area in kitchen and front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 20586852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in Ceiling above dish was area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20584545

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five flies under front counter. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20584535

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 droppings found behind ice machine in kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20584536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line unit: cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding). Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20584538

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

22-02-4

Detail 20584542

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20584539

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

36-03-4

Detail 20584534

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20584543

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Topping Table. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20584541

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine soiled with rodent droppings. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20584544

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Numerous area in kitchen and front counter area. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20584540

Basic - Hole in Ceiling above dish was area. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20584537

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups not stored six inches off the ground. Warning