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Dairy Queen

A

4140 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83692

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.

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 28, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring frequency of gravy and cheese sauce on hot holding. Gravy and cheese sauce were at 135°F at time of inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food such as milks stored in boxes and crates on floor of walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning frequency for in use utensils.

2025

Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

Jun 4, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed deep grooves and dark discoloration on an in-use cutting board. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an open can of an employee's personal energy drink stored on the top shelf in the walk-in refrigerator above food. Please ensure designated areas are used for employee beverages and personal items and that designated areas are located to prevent possible contamination of food and clean equipment/utensils. Person in charge (PIC) moved drinks to proper storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

2024

Dec 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 28, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Tested three sanitizer buckets from different areas of the kitchen, the Quat concentration was measuring below 150 ppm. PIC determined that the Quat sanitizer dispenser had a clog and was able to fix the dispenser. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. All 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

2023

Nov 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Teresa Solovio,Award: A

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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 →