Dairy Queen
A12456 N 28th Dr, Phoenix 85029
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12765
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Mar 17, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment operating without a certified food manager present. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed strong odor near mop sink, which backs up to restrooms. Discussed maintaining the area free of strong odors.
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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
2025
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed white gravy in walk in cooler at 117*F. As per the person in charge, grave was finished being prepared at 10:30 am prior to placing in container more than two inches in depth and covered.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Best practice is to cool in open shallow container and to stir often. White gravy was embargoed and discarded. Provided cooling chart to assist with verifying cooling of cooked items.
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed odor from pipes in building, possibly from dry drains in guest bathroom and building. Ventilation must be adequate to prevent odors from lingering within building. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.12 - Core: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents
2024
Aug 14, 2024Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Repair company was completing job to ensure that walk in cooler is able to maintain a temperature to hold food at 41*F. During inspection, internal temperature was observed to be at 40*F>
Inspector's notes
Observed items in walk in cooler greater than 48*F Frozen Dessert mix 48*F. Gallons of Milk 52*F, Boxes of fries 54*F, bags of lettuce 51*F. Sliced yellow and white cheese at 52*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Aug 13, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Inspector's notes
Observed items in walk in cooler greater than 48*F Frozen Dessert mix 48*F. Gallons of Milk 52*F, Boxes of fries 54*F, bags of lettuce 51*F. Sliced yellow and white cheese at 52*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cooler in kitchen with an ambient temperature of 53* F using a max/min thermometer.. Units must be able to maintain food at 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge, repairs were started on unit the previous day. Workers returned during inspection to repair unit. Repair company is looking for parts to repair. Owner is also bringing small refrigeration unit to site to hold food cold while waiting for repair. A reinspection will be completed on 8/14/2024 at approximately 2:30pm to verify unit is able to maintain food at 41*F or lower
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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.
Feb 26, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.2-102.12.(A) Certified Food Protection Manager. During site visit no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. As of February 2022, all establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of operation. Core Violation, Correct Prior to Next Inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Cece J.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Cece Jording
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Observed white gravy in portion cups stored in walk in cooler with a pull date of 3/12/2024. As per the person on charge, the gravy was prepared on 2/23/2024 and should have been dated with a pull date of 3/1/2024. All commercially processed temperature control for safety foods once opened, and/or cooked and cooled foods must be marked with a made on date or discard date if stored on site for more than 24 hours. Discard date cannot exceed 7 days. Portion containers were marked with the correct pull date. Advised person in charge to have a quick retraining of correct date marking practices. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 1, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Celeste A.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Facility had a plumbing issue and is replacing floor tiles in kitchen area. Small wall by ice machine had a leek, facility is in the process of sealing the drywall that was replaced.Discussed verifying food items are at 41*F prior to placing in top portion of sandwich prep coolers. 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.Signer: Celeste Andrade,Award: A
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