Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Observed a food handler with bracelets in the fryer area while handling food. No more than a plain wedding band on the hands and wrist.

Observed wet cloths stored on the counter next to the handwashing sink and on the table next to the griddle, not submerged in sanitizer as required.

Back door not self-closing and not tight-fitting as required.

Observed scoop stored in dry food containers with the handle touching the food. Ensure the handle part does not touch the food.

Observed wet stacking pans on the dish shelf. Ensure they are fully air-dried

Observed a single service cup stored in the dump sink front service not protected as required.

Observed ice cream mix not held at 41°F or below as required. CS: time/temperature control for safety control (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below for cold holding. COS: All concerned foods were discarded.

Observed several food items stored without cover or protection on the counter at the ice cream area (Oreo cookie): steam well (chocolate and strawberry melt), ice cream topping inside the 2-door reach-in freezer, and chicken tender in the meat freezer next to the fryer. Corrective action: all food shall be covered or protected unless they are in the cooling process. Corrected on-site (COS): all concerned foods were covered

Observed black stain mold-like substance on the drip plate inside the ice machine, on and inside the gaskets around the chicken drawer(freezer) next to the fryer and sanitized frequently to prevent mold growth. all surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized by 08/16/2025.

Observed gravy stored in the make table in the single service cup with a temperature of 100°F. The person in charge stated they would reheat the gravy before they giving it to the customer in the microwave. However, there was no documentation or written procedure on file to explain the cooling process prior to reheat. Corrective action: The person in charge was informed either to serve the gravy from the hot holding well or to make sure it is fully cooled before storing it in a single service for reheating in the microwaves. Also, they should have a proper written procedure on file to explain the cooling procedure and/or a temp log when cooling any food. Cos: All concerned food was discarded.

Observed ice buildup in the walk-in freezer

Observed several topping cases open and exposed in WIC. Ensure all food in storage is properly covered. Corrected.

Observed damaged wall tile (to right of fryers) and floor tile (just inside rear door and threshold). Repair tile and provide smooth and easily cleanable surface by 7/14/24

Observed accumulations of debris on floors under shelving in walk in units, and floors under cookline and prep line equipment. Clean floors to prevent accumulations by 7/14/24.

Back door not self-closing and thigh fitting. outer opening of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and others gaps along floor walls and ceiling, closed, tight-fitting windows and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Cups used as scoop with no handle in bulk peanuts and pecans on shelf at drive-thru; utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Dumpster door not closed: waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnable shall be keep covered.

Mops hung upside down to dry touching upside down to dry. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allow air drying without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.