Freeport, Walton County

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

16380 US HWY 331 S, Freeport, FL 32439

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Sep 3, 2025
City
Freeport
County
Walton
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 24006648

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, 2 ceiling tile noted to have tape placed over black mold-like substance. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Observed no tape/ mold like substance on ceiling tiles in the establishment. Employee training certificates will be addressed in previous inspection . Admin Complaint

36-64-5

Detail 24006649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, objectionable odor noted when inside front double doors. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Observed no objectionable odors in establishment. Admin Complaint

Aug 21, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 23975711

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, 2 ceiling tile noted to have tape placed over black mold-like substance. Admin Complaint

36-64-5

Detail 23975712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Upon callback, objectionable odor noted when inside front double doors. Admin Complaint

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-05-5

Detail 23937275

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This issue is being addressed on previous inspection.

36-34-5

Detail 23937276

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 12 ceiling tile in dining room with accumulation of mold-like substance. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 23937274

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant. Warning

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 23888939

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23888935

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed three soiled bar towels stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.

31B-02-4

Detail 23888933

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-beside prep sink.

53B-02-5

Detail 23888936

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Detail 23888932

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired 11/2024 and 12/2024 Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23888929

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile wall above dessert topping station with accumulation of dust. Observed four ceiling tile in dining room with accumulation of stain/mold-like substance.

36-01-4

Detail 23888934

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed building-up of spilled/dried ice cream on floor under soft serve ice cream machine.

14-36-5

Detail 23888937

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed sliding door reach in freezer in kitchen with lid in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 23888931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed self serve drink dispenser drip tray with accumulation of black mold-like substance.

36-27-5

Detail 23888930

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above sink in ice cream area with accumulation of food debris.

29-11-4

Detail 23888938

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink drain pipe leaking into bucket-kitchen entrance.