Dairyqueen of Land O Lakes

17826 Aprile Dr, Lutz, FL 33558 · Permanent Food Service · License 6113568

B
Grade B
Safety score 86 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago)

What drove the grade

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.Intermediate · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection
    4 intermediate, 2 basic
    -14
  • Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitOct 27, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 4 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate4

    • 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.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Cutting board stained in front of counter Can opener blade soiled with food debris buildup

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pedro, no proof or required state approved employee training for any employees.

    Basic2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee drink bottle on prep table, operator removed it.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: 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.

      Power tool on prep table. Operator removed it.

      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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Employee health1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Premises and cleaning equipment1
Manager certification and employee training1