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Dairy Queen/Orange Julius

3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05912

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

88
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 21, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Feb 18, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed an open can of white queso in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge (PIC) stated item was opened 2-16. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

2025

Aug 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Unit is holding properly cold.

Jul 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

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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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Milk at 53*F internally and whipping cream labeled for refrigeration at 58*F internally for unknown time in in reach-in under the milkshake blender. Embargoed, PIC discarded. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 8/4/25. Reach-in under the milkshake blender holding TCS food 53-58*F, thermometer in unit read 50*F and unit read 55*F on the min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Apr 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment has had certified pest control and no live roaches were noted at the time of reinspection.

Apr 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Queso in plastic portion cups stacked above the fill level at 45*F internally. Manager stated they had been held as such for more than two hours. Embargoed, manager discarded. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 4/15/25. Live roaches present. Please have pest control to ensure eradication. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

2024

Oct 21, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator verified by email they have obtained the required sanitizer test strips.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

Oct 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Employee entered establishment and started to prepare food without washing hands. Had employee wash hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Only available test strips have gotten wet and are unusable. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection 10/23/24. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

May 13, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Violation has been corrected. Operator has verified they have installed a faucet that reaches all three dishwashing sinks and maintains a proper air gap.Emailed advisory report to the manager.

Apr 1, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Operator has disconnected the hose on the 3 comp faucet. The faucet has not been replaced with one that reaches the 3 sinks, but the chemical dispensers do reach them. Please contact the inspector when the faucet has been replaced. The pitcher rinser has also been removed. Reviewed requirement for proper back flow prevention for any submerged water inlet with the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Melissa 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Melissa Price

Mar 26, 2024Routine2 priorityC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had two Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report Melissa.Reviewed required hand washing with the PIC.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Jasmine Hernandez

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding.......Cheese sauce labeled for refrigeration in plastic portion cups stacked four rows high, above the rim of a pan in the top of the cold table, since previous night per PIC, at 48*F to 46*F internally. Embargoed, PIC discarded. Please ensure cold-held TCS food is stored properly to be maintained 41*F or below. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap........A hose has been connected to a faucet at the 3 comp sink that extends well below the flood rim, bridging the air gap. The hose could not be disconnected at the time of inspection. The existing faucet is mounted at the center sink and does not reach to provide water to the wash and sanitize sinks. Pease remove the hose and replace the faucet with one that can properly supply water to all 3 sinks, with proper air gap, prior to reinspection 4/1/24. A pitcher rinser was installed in the dump sink, with a submerged water inlet, with no apparent back flow prevention. PIC disconnected the pitcher rinser. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →