Dairyqueen of Silver Springs

5240 E Silver Springs Blvd HWY40, Silver Springs, FL 34488 · Permanent Food Service · License 5200293

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 28 complaint inspection
3 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)
-23
Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep282026

Complaint inspection

10 violations found

First visitSep 28, 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.
10 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  In reach in cooler next to cooking equipment, opened case of hotdogs 51°F. Manager stated hotdogs were in unit for three days. Stop sale issued.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In reach in cooler next to cooking equipment, case of hotdogs 51°F. Manager stated hotdogs were in unit for three days. Stop sale issued.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Splitter added at mop sink with no device on hose connection side.
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Missing for six employees.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two of five certified food manager certifications expired in May.
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for six employees.
Basic4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Container of sugar with no label. Labeled during this inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  In walk in cooler: cases of unwashed lettuce and unwashed tomatoes on shelf over hot dogs and chili sauce. Moved during this inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Tongs on oven door handle. Removed during this inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Togo containers on top of reach in cooler not inverted. Manager flipped over.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.