Dairy Queen
24171 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307949
What drove the grade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (3 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 14, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Single service lids on in bin on top of hand washing sink, operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Black Reach in cooler in the hallway of the kitchen, operator removed cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
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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.