Dairy Queen

3101 N 66 St, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 · Permanent Food Service · License 6212832

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 20, 2026

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 8 basic (1 repeat)
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul162026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen and walk in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  1 live roach on kitchen floor near hand wash sink Operator killed and discarded
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -cutting boards on prep cooler near registers and prep cooler in kitchen are stained
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. Employee Andrew lacking proof of food handler training.
Basic8
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use scoop for fried foods stored on cardboard between uses.
  Operator removed cardboard.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage and food containers in walk in cooler not separated from food to be served to customers
  Operator moved employee items to store separately.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  -reach in cooler gaskets on multiple coolers throughout kitchen are torn
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen and walk in freezer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  Operator cleaned and sanitized ice machine.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -reach in cooler gaskets on multiple coolers throughout kitchen are soiled
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  1 dead roach behind trash can in women's restroom. Operator cleaned it up.
  Fixed on the spot
  Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  -sticky traps near kitchen exit have accumulation of beetle like insects and lizards Operator discarded sticky traps
  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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.