Dairy Queen
A7510 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65183
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC to keep handwashing sinks unobstructed and supplied with a hand drying provision at all times.
Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed cleaning frequency of spindles for blended dessert machines.
2025
Nov 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool (walk-in refrigerator or freezer), by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen liquid in the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer under the fans. Discussed with PIC the equipment shall be maintained in good repair and to have the units fixed/repaired/replaced in order to avoid contamination of food. Discussed to not store foods under the frozen liquid and no contamination observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed at mop sink a not-in-use chemical dispenser that is directly connected via a hose to a faucet with an AVB. Please install an available separate water line installed upstream from the AVB for the chemical dispenser in order to allow the AVB to operate without being under constant pressure. The faucet with the AVB should be able to be used independently of the chemical dispenser. This will prevent chemicals from being syphoned into the clean water supply. PIC disconnected chemical dispenser at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
May 9, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen liquid in the walk-in refrigerator under the fans. Discussed with PIC the equipment shall be maintained in good repair and to have the units fixed/repaired/replaced in order to avoid contamination of food. Discussed to not store foods under the frozen liquid and no contamination observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
May 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dark black and orange heavy food buildup on the blade of the industrial can opener in the back by the three compartment sink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC washed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sprayer arm in the middle sink of the three-compartment sink has a missing air gap with the sprayer head sits below the flood rim of the sink. Discussed with PIC the sprayer arm is not equipped with a backflow device and shall have a minimum of 1 inch of air above the flood rim to prevent back syphoning of contaminates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/9/25
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen liquid in the walk-in refrigerator under the fans. Discussed with PIC the equipment shall be maintained in good repair and to have the units fixed/repaired/replaced in order to avoid contamination of food. Discussed to not store foods under the frozen liquid and no contamination observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
2024
Nov 6, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC a commercial can opener shall be cleaned every 24 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/separated caulking along or organic matter on the existing caulking. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to avoid accumulation of organic matter and contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen liquid in both the freezer and in the walk-in refrigerator under the fans. Discussed with PIC the equipment shall be maintained in good repair and to have the units fixed/repaired/replaced in order to avoid contamination of food. Discussed to not store foods under the frozen liquid and no contamination observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Inspector's notes
Observed inadequate lighting on the blizzard line. Employees were working in the dark. Per PIC the lights were just not turned on. Discussed with PIC adequate lighting is required, at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC turned on lights. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Apr 25, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: C,Signer: Riley Werkmeister
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. >>>Observed employee take off head phones and go to the kitchen and put on gloves. Discussed with employee and Person in Charge (PIC) Hands must be properly washed whenever changing tasks where contamination could occur. Gloves shall be donned on freshly cleaned hands. Gloves may not simply be removed/changed when changing tasks where contamination could occur. Hands must be properly washed after handling dirty dishes, touching hair/face/self, electronics/phone, handling trash, handling raw animal proteins, and whenever contamination could occur prior to switching tasks. Employee properly washed hands for 20 seconds. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection >>>Observed at mop sink by back door a not-in-use chemical dispenser that is directly connected via a hose to a faucet with an AVB. Please have a separate water line installed upstream from the AVB for the chemical dispenser in order to allow the AVB to operate without being under constant pressure. The faucet with the AVB should be able to be used independently of the chemical dispenser. This will prevent chemicals from being syphoned into the clean water supply. PIC detached the chemical hose at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 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.Report sent by email. *Discussed with PIC proper date marking practices for precooked bacon. Cooked bacon can only be stored for 7 days after packaged is opened.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ashley Longo
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →