PlateScore

Dairy Queen

A

4410 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76084

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 5 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 19, 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 history7 on record

2026

Aug 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 24, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present.

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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

2025

Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Jul 29, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no sanitizer for wiping cloths located at blizzard mixing station. Quat based sanitizer is to be between 150 - 400 ppm. Sanitizer was switched out and at 300 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jan 26, 2024Routine5 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Kelly H .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: A,Signer: Kelly Herbert

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Observed unclean prep table surface (old ingredients and sauces) for cake decorating. Observed unclean counters near blizzard blender. Observed unclean floor of superior freezer in back room Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items Observed boxes of single services container stored on floor Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.15

Core-4-202.15, C: Can Openers Observed unclean can opener with food debris by cake decorating area. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of dirt or other debris Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed unclean handles and surrounding areas on refrigerators in the serving area of establishment. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent food and other debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.13

Core-5-501.13, C: Receptacles Observed large amounts of old food debris (melted soft serve) in garbage can with wheels in area by three compartment sink. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build u of food and other debris Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 7, 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 Sharon R .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Sharon Russell

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →