PlateScore

Dairy Queen

B

437 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02525

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

93
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed the a final rise chlorine sanitizer level at 0 ppm in the dishwasher after running it several cycles. The final rinse was adjusted to be at 50 ppm. at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed a customer come in with a dog at the time of inspection with not indication that the animal was an assistance animal. Only, assistance animals are allowed inside of a food service facility. The operator had the customer remove the dog at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Provided information on ADA regulations for assistance animals.

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6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 30, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed displaying illness policy for employees. Inspection report delivered via email. Inspection conducted with RS #789

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM is required to be on duty during all hours of operation. Manager on duty is currently working on certification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Feb 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

2024

Jul 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping test strips away from areas where they can get wet. Test strips are not accurate if they get wet.

Jan 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jojo Lopez

2023

Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed date marking requirements for hot dogs, and keeping food items 6 inches off the floor.Conducted inspection with badge number 301.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Signer: Katherine Martin,Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →