Sebring, Highlands County

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

2255 US 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Dec 18, 2025
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24261565

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with strawberries in it, at the front counter.

53B-14-5

Detail 24261567

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.

40-06-5

Detail 24261566

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operators cell phone on cutting board in prep area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 24261564

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill. Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-42-4

Detail 24144566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24144567

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 23979302

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in women's bathroom, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23979299

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.

40-06-5

Detail 23979303

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet and jacket on a shelve next to cases of gloves in storage area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 23979300

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of ice cream machine in front area not smooth or durable.

14-42-4

Detail 23979298

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill.

14-69-4

Detail 23979301

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

51-13-4

Detail 23979305

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy by email. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23979304

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in the walk in cooler, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23979297

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not stored properly to air dry.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-01-4

Detail 23710728

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed partially eaten pizzas on the front prep table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23380934

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener with food debris on the blade.

29-18-4

Detail 23380935

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from mop sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23380932

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing sink, located in the dish area disconnected from the wall, operator stated a work order is in place. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23380929

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the wall and floor behind soda dispenser in the kitchen area, soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 23380930

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 23380931

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink, mops were in bucket wet and not properly air dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23380933

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth lying on the prep table in the kitchen area and a wet cloth lying on the side prep table where the cakes are decorated, employee put in bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 22566197

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding)

03E-02-5

Detail 22566196

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cook reheat for hot holding chili to 130F. Redirected to reheat until temped to 165F.

03B-01-6

Detail 22566201

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); chili (109F - Hot Holding), water in well of table top steam table at 117F. Operator states foods were placed on steam table at 1100am. See stop sale

22-02-4

Detail 22566207

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black debris / build up of slime inside nozzle of slushie machine.

23-24-4

Detail 22566205

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-11-5

Detail 22566206

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusting screws inside ice machine. Table top steam table unable to hold foods at 135F or hotter. Water inside unit at 117F.

36-73-4

Detail 22566198

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and trash debris on floor in walk-in freezer. Old black debris on floor around cove molding at inside door of walk-in cooler.

10-14-5

Detail 22566200

Basic - Ice bucket/stored not inverted between uses.

51-13-4

Detail 22566202

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout to operator. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22566204

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pecans not covered at ice cream counter allowing pecans to migrate into peanut storage area.

23-01-4

Detail 22566199

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed areas of gaskets on soft serve ice cream machine with black and pink slime behind and above area where ice cream emits from machine.

42-01-4

Detail 22566203

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mop head stored in tray at mop sink.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 22294996

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on interior of microwave.

22-20-5

Detail 22294988

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute at dining room self service with black slime on interior of ice chute. Observed ice machine at back mop sink area with easily moveable rust residue on ice drop guard on inside of ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22294985

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single use drink cup with no handle stored in food and used to dispense cookie crumbs at back dry storage shelving.

23-24-4

Detail 22294986

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment at door closure area and gaskets and door handles on coolers and reachin coolers at cookline and ice cream prep areas.

14-09-4

Detail 22294992

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

13-04-4

Detail 22294991

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing open foods with no beard guard.

36-73-4

Detail 22294997

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of dining area and behind counter at front line and inside walk-in coolers sticky. Inspectors shoes sticking to floor.

23-03-4

Detail 22294993

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris behind equipment on prep table at steam table/microwave area.

36-34-5

Detail 22294995

Basic - Observed condenser fan covers on walk-in freezer with visible buildup of grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

16-48-4

Detail 22294998

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food containers at back dish dry area with easily moveable food debris still Ad heating to surfaces.

08B-12-5

Detail 22294990

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peanuts at prep counter with no lid.

36-27-5

Detail 22294994

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food debris and black debris on wall at front ice cream prep area behind handsink.

42-01-4

Detail 22294987

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 wet mops at back mop sink area not hung to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 22294989

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic container with brown food ibside(cookie crumbs) with no common name label. Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-18-4

Detail 21606108

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook place hat on head and then return to make sandwiches without removing or change ping gloves or washing hands. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21606107

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

12A-09-4

Detail 21606116

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch dirty equipment remove knife from handsink and touch clothing and remove knife to dishwash area return to cookline without changing gloves. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21606104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris on blade and surrounding area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21606110

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in handsink at cookline. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21606106

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

12B-01-4

Detail 21606103

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee place food in mouth while on fry line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21606101

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket draped over cups at drive through cup holder. Jacket in contact with the cup lips. GM came in back door with 2 minor children in kitchen. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21606105

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21606102

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor and under shelving and around door attachments at floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Floor soiled at back dry storage area beside breaker boxes and under drink syrup stand and shelving at back,with old food debris. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21606115

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of canned pineapple on floor, cases of shake/soft serve mix on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed open boxes of icings on floor in freezer. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21606111

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder with slimy black residue water inside holder. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 21606113

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use tongs stored on dirty wet wiping cloth. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21606114

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive grease buildup on fry warmer equipment beside fry station and on hood system below hood filters. Warning

23-01-4

Detail 21606109

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed ice cream and slushy machine with old food and slimy residue on parts surrounding spouts. Possibly on contact with cup rim upon filling. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21606112

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet wipe cloth stored on counter. Warning

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 21304202

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye medication and hand lotion stored with food coloring and over prep table. . Manager removed Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 21304200

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

22-20-5

Detail 21304204

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime on drop guard of ice machine. Observed chute of self service ice at front dining area with black slime within chute.

23-24-4

Detail 21304208

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

40-06-5

Detail 21304212

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses stored on prep table at bun toaster.

36-73-4

Detail 21304210

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer ,under shelves and at doorjambs throughout.

10-12-5

Detail 21304206

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop holder with water in bottom and slimy substance on interior of holder.

22-08-4

Detail 21304201

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

16-48-4

Detail 21304207

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

22-16-4

Detail 21304203

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

42-03-5

Detail 21304209

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on top of prep cooler at pretzel station. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21304213

Basic - Stored food not covered.

33-06-4

Detail 21304199

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle at handsink beside mopsink.

25-02-4

Detail 21304205

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons at drive through with handles not all same direction.

23-01-4

Detail 21304214

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area behind drink dispenser nozzles with white and black growth/debris. Observed pink slime on gasket area of soft serve machine.

42-01-4

Detail 21304211

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21304198

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of brown ground cookie not labeled.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 20928445

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed dented can of pineapple cubes in walk-in on can rack and dented can of white quest sauce on shelf on dry storage not segregated for non use. See stop sale. Manager segregated for return to shipper. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20928447

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scour pads stored on handsonk at mopsink/ ice machine area. Removed items. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20928449

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.

22-20-5

Detail 20928446

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at self service ce dispenser soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 20928453

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

12B-07-4

Detail 20928452

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink in walk-in cooler stored on open rack over candy toppings.manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20928443

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and jacket hung over open single service storage area. Manager placed in holding area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20928444

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint. Manager gave a hairnet. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20928451

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corners behind equipment.

23-01-4

Detail 20928454

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Ice cream dispenser soiled on exterior mechanical parts observed old food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 20928448

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food debris on wall at cookline and black debris on wall joints at front ice cream make line.

42-01-4

Detail 20928450

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 mops all wet and stored in container at mop sink.

Jul 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 20358880

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut banana not protected. Operator removed and covered item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20358881

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting board. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20358879

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, some progress is noted. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20358882

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 20358883

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in Walk in cooler. Operator removed the item and replaced with operational one. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20358884

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20314511

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting board.

36-32-5

Detail 20314508

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, leaking while raining.

36-34-5

Detail 20314513

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

14-09-4

Detail 20314512

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20314507

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20314509

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator removed the items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20314510

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at Three Compartment Sink.