DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
5810 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
License #1620306
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Solid Health Score
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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 3 critical, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 7, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 3 minor.
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DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert area - milk (54F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert area - milk (54F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
- [12A-02-4] Employee handled personal cell phone then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from condensing drain pipe in walk in cooler.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By bag in box in back storage room.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pretzel rods in walk in freezer. Operator covered properly.
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