PlateScore

Dairy Queen

A

5936 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85215

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85464

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 29, 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 history5 on record

2026

Jun 29, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed ways to actively monitor temperature of walk-in for daily checks.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Person in charge stated that thermometer gauge of walk-in in wall was currently not functional. Observed an in-unit thermometer with a 18*F discrepancy, reading 18*F lower inside walk-in. Discussed having a functional thermometer to read ambient temperature and ways to accurately monitor temperature of unit. Person in charge repurposed an extra thermometer from a different unit and brought it to the walk-in. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

Jan 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a build-up of ice on the back of the compressor unit in walk-in freezer. Ice build-up expanded and broke apart tube insulation for the pipes of the unit. Discussed addressing the ice and repairing the insulation to ensure the longevity of the life of the unit. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2025

Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 8, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed male staff member use cash register and transition to make customer ice cream cone, employee choked up on cone past the wrap bare hand contacting it. Inspector requested employee discard ice cream and wash hands before making another cone. Discussed using the paper provided on the cones to minimize bare handing consumables and to wash hands between contaminating tasks.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

2024

Jan 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 emailedAward: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Seth Willis

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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 →