PlateScore

Dairy Queen

B

1805 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65232

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 11, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 7, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 24, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. Informed PIC A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *** 3rd Consecutive Violation ***

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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand towels at handwashing sink in front, next to soda dispensers. Informed PIC that handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wet cloth on table near blizzard machine next to drive through. Informed PIC that all wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jan 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation (2nd consecutive).

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Repeat Violation 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

2025

Jul 10, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC stated that they are one but were unable to produce the certificate at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Jan 24, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed and reviewed blizzard machine cleaning frequency with PIC. Discussed date marking any food product kept over 24 hours, including chili kept from the previous night with PIC.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-803.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a trash bin full of soiled linens being stored inside the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that the soiled linens should not be stored in the walk-in fridge due to the possibility of contaminating the food from the dirty linens. PIC removed the bin of soiled linens from the walk-in and stored them properly so that contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single service/use article is prevented. Soiled linens should be stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-803.11 - Core: Storage of Soiled Linens

2024

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food and other debris underneath the dry storage racks and the racks in the walk-in fridge. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt, debris, and organic matter. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 7, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No Certified Food Protection Manager Certification was present for the person in charge at the time of inspection. A person in charge with a Certified Food Protection Manager certification must be present during all hours of the operation. Report was emailed.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,orContact 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maurice Leon - Person in Charge.

#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. 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. Observed several hot dogs in the top portion of the front prep refrigerator at 46-48 Deg. F. They were re-located to the bottom portion of the unit at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Replace the damaged door sweep to the back door of the facility to help control vermin. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 11, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed having establishment serviced by a certified pest applicator with PIC, prior to next routine inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Chris I.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use >>> Observed can of chemical insect spray being stored underneath register. Also observed can of Hot Shot insect spray being stored on shelving outside the office. PIC voluntarily discarded insect sprays at time of inspection. Chemical pest control may only be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Chemical pest control measures may not be used nor kept onsite by establishment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring >>> Observed two dead German cockroaches beneath soda syrup area. All permitted food establishments must maintain premises free of insects and pests. Instructed PIC to have establishment serviced by a certified pest applicator. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →