PlateScore

Dairy Queen

A

316 S Power Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09731

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 14, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee beverages stored on cake decorating prep table. PIC rearranged items to designated area at time of inspection to prevent contamination.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

2025

Jun 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Jul 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand washing signage in the men's restroom used by employees. Please provide. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Discussed cleaning procedure for the Blizzard spindle located by the drive through window. PIC stated that the spindle gets wiped down with sanitizer. Inspector requested cleaning procedures for the device. The cleaning procedures state that the spindle must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized as needed. Discussed cleaning TCS food contact surfaces/equipment every 4 hours. Inspector set up three buckets and demonstrated how to properly clean the unit. A time stamp sticker was placed on the unit to ensure that proper cleaning methods and being conducted. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.

Jan 19, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Channing Ocasio

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Core-6-301.14, C: Handwashing Signage. 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. Observed no hand wash signs in the restrooms. Please provide. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →