BRADENTON, Manatee County

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

8307 E SR 64, BRADENTON, FL 34212

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Mar 2, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 24405016

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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator print out and sign for the employees present. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 24405015

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last year's license posted.

40-06-5

Detail 24405014

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored above food prep areas. Operator removed some. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 24405013

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee preparing food with a bracelet on. Advised the operator on proper procedure.

33-11-4

Detail 24405017

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24405012

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted. Operator inverted some. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 24210898

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Patties temperature reading at 132F in warmer. Operator voluntarily discarded patties. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24210902

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed deep fryer cleaning chemical stored next to frying oil. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24210901

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle on wall but no lid.

08B-38-4

Detail 24210904

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of hotdog buns in cardboard packaging on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed hotdog buns on shelving in freezer. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24210903

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

33-11-4

Detail 24210899

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-13-4

Detail 24210905

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 24210900

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 an electric drill on top of a prep counter on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 23607151

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. Observed some employees with no training.

51-13-4

Detail 23607152

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. Inspector will email.

23-03-4

Detail 23607153

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood system.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23341335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed half the content of the pans in a separate pan and placed them in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23341334

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

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 22389963

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 22171168

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three brown grooved cutting boards. Manager threw out cutting boards. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22171167

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

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 21847056

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Nestles Queso cheese sauce. Operator removed cans from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21847055

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Maintenance man is on site, he is going to adjust door. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 21847054

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster present. Repeat Violation

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 21546911

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on Y connector.

31B-05-4

Detail 21546912

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand wash sink next to three part sink with broken paper towel dispenser. Operator stated part is ordered. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21546913

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

51-13-4

Detail 21546910

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Inspector will send via email. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21023160

Intermediate - Observed ice chute soiled with food debris at dining room soda machine. Operator cleaned. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21023161

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20670139

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dining room soda machine ice chute soiled with mold-like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 20670142

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and debris under fryers.

33-19-4

Detail 20670140

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 20670141

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20670143

Basic - Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation