Dairyqueen of Apopka
803 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 · Permanent Food Service · License 5803742
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F, per manager, items out of temp less than 4 hours
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Extension granted on Jul 21, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
More time given
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Unit is out of service - no food in unit
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
More time given
- First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F, per manager, items out of temp less than 4 hours
Shredded lettuce 47f Sliced tomatoes 49f Hot Dogs 49f Diced tomatoes 49f Per
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food certificates expired May & June 2026
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Pre made ice cream cup cakes In glass cooler not labeled with product name
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Deep freezer holding beef patties has rust
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cooks line is not maintaining proper temperature. Thermostat/thermometer reading 54f, TCS foods not maintaining proper temp
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Unused grill & reach in cooler on site not in use
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.