PlateScore

Dairy Queen

A

2623 W Northern Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403713

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Oct 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 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 7, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking drainpipe under hand sink in back kitchen. PIC said plumber was called for repair. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed strong foul odor emanating from grease trap. Clean and maintain grease trap to eliminate the odor.

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Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Cutting board at front prep cooler heavily scored and not cleanable. Replace or resurface

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

2025

Jun 16, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.re-inspection to occur by 6/16/25.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS items in reach in prep fridge such as tomatoes and cheese with an internal temperature of 50F. Found unit to have internal temperature of 57F. Person in charge states that items were put in there two hours ago. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS items in reach in prep fridge such as tomatoes and cheese with an internal temperature of 50F. Found unit to have internal temperature of 57F. Person in charge states that items were put in there two hours ago. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection y 6/16/25.

Jan 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed disconnecting quick disconnect from backflow device.

Jul 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →