Dairy Queen
A541 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82818
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with PIC the importance of labeling chemical/cleaning products inside the premise.
Mar 16, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed no available paper towels on both handwashing station at time of inspection. Per PIC, an employee forgot to restock at one handwashing station, and at the other station the dispenser's battery probably just died. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the back area of the establishment two plastic ice buckets being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the plastic buckets and placed them inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
2025
Aug 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 28, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
please ensure one staff during the hours of operations is provided/has obtained a certified food manager. resources online reviewed with facility GM via phone. 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
Feb 26, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB°
emails for the facility checked . report emailed to the new GM. re-inspection for the papaer towel dispenser scheduled for 10 days, 3-11-2025Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure one staff during the hours of operations is provided/has obtained a certified food manager. resources online reviewed with facility GM via phone. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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
at the arrival to facility, hand washing basin located near the walk-in cooler entry, no sopa. spoke to staff on duty. per facility gM via phone, awaiting a new papaer towel dispenser. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days 3-11-2025 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 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.
Inspector's notes
please ensure rte/tcs food are provided with a use by date, please provide a use by date for the pans of on site cooked bacon, sliced cheese. facility GM coached staff via phone regarding marking the use by date for the food pans, onsite rte/tcs. discard dates affixed to food pans . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed the wiping towels were left on the food prep. stations. discussed with shift supervisor. manager prepared quat ammonia at 200 ppm. please store wet wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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. 4-901.12 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location
2024
Sep 18, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
report emailed to facility email on file.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please provide one certified food manager for the establishment. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: 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 in the cookline cooler, in the grill area, all three cheese pas overfilled, food temperature at 48-51 deg f. informed staff in charge to keep adequate amount of food in each pans. also some of the pan spaces were empty, suggested to place extra pans in empty spots. please keep additional food in the facility walk-in as needed to ensure tcs is al kept at 41 deg f. manager removed excess food.
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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
inspector proceeded to the hand washing station immediately adjacent to the walk-in cooler door. noted sink was slow draining. also observed link under the hand washing basin. notified pic. per manager, a service order has been called awaiting repair. please repair the plumbing.
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Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law
Mar 1, 2024Routine3 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.report emailed to facility GM. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager****************please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. per conversation with new facility General manager via phone, manager has signed up for the course. further resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-RLC corrected violation 36,Signer: araceli-facility manager on duty
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing******************observed two bags of Jalapeno Bacons placed on the final warewashing basin, temperature at 45 deg f . inquired from the manager on duty regarding the intent. per manager, just brought out of walk-n this morning for thawing. suggest to thaw in the refrigerator over night, Also may utilize a prep. basin and cold running water as needed. manager placed bacon bags in the food cooler. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected****************observed the back entry door to concrete floor penetration has a gap, door sweeper in disrepair, partially missing. informed manager to repair/replace the damage back door sweeper/door seal to minimize gaps. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation*********************observed some wet wiping cloth left on the warewashing basin. Informed PIC. suggested to use onsite designated sanitizer towel buckets. manager prepared fresh sanitizer at 200 ppm Quat ammonia, corrected. please store in use towels back in the sanitizer solution. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 19, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed to facility GM. 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: A,Signer: Alejandra-facility manager in charge
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →