Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
901 S Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601 · Permanent Food Service · License 3701008
What drove the grade
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Quaternary sanitizer at 3 compartment sink 500ppm. Operator added water recheck 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Water filters located next to ice machine last serviced 2/21/25
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area blocked with cart. Operator moved the cart.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over ketchup in walk in cooler
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container cracked or broken.
Multiple plastic pans on dry dish rack
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided digital copy to operator
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.