Cape Coral, Lee County

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

1419 NE PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral, FL 33909

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Dec 15, 2025
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-10-4

Detail 24251444

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

32-10-5

Detail 24251446

Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Observed men's restroom toilet handle has white residue on it.

36-34-5

Detail 24251445

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

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23943082

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23943080

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

36-34-5

Detail 23943081

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23943079

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. The manager removed the boxes from floor in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23562031

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty spoon and rag in handwashing sink in ice cream area. The operator removed the spoon and rag from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23562033

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.

36-34-5

Detail 23562032

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

10-08-5

Detail 23562030

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice drive up window. The manager removed ice scooper from ice. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23154402

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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23154404

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 Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23154401

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ice cream area. The manager replaced soap dispenser during Inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23154403

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

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22763390

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-03-4

Detail 22601014

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22601019

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22601016

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22601020

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

32-05-4

Detail 22601013

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed odor sewer smell like from women's restroom. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22601018

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

33-14-4

Detail 22601015

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22601017

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from food being served to the public in reach-in cooler. Warning

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22332478

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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22332476

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

33-14-4

Detail 22332477

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

40-06-5

Detail 22332475

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 22056507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22056508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

Apr 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21935901

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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21935899

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21935903

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside front cash register. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21935898

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 21935904

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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21935905

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

40-06-5

Detail 21935906

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep tables. The manager removed cell phones from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21935902

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21935907

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler beside soda machine. The operator removed monster drink from cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21935900

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

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21859818

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 21859819

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/

11-26-1

Detail 21859815

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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21859817

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

14-11-5

Detail 21859820

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside steam table.

51-18-6

Detail 21859816

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21548602

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

40-06-5

Detail 21548604

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

14-11-5

Detail 21548603

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21102540

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed a dented can of liquid butter. The manager discarded dented can. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21102538

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on soda machine near drive up window.

36-34-5

Detail 21102539

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

12B-13-4

Detail 21102537

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers beside cook line. The manager discarded open drink. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 20717263

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing as dump sink. Observed ice in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20717262

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20717261

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

22-08-4

Detail 20717260

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave was cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20367905

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

53B-10-4

Detail 20367906

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

14-11-4

Detail 20367903

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket tore beside steam table.

14-69-4

Detail 20367904

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In stand up reach-in freezer.