What is Dairy Queen Restaurant's health inspection score?

Dairy Queen Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dairy Queen Restaurant last inspected?

Dairy Queen Restaurant was last inspected on January 13, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dairy Queen Restaurant have?

Dairy Queen Restaurant has 66 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dairy Queen Restaurant safe to eat at?

Dairy Queen Restaurant has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Dairy Queen Restaurant

Name: Dairy Queen Restaurant
Address: 332 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 53

332 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2024

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #181 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

332 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
tenders under 135F temperature
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap invoices on site

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
no food handler cards on site
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
clean inside ice cream reach in cooler

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
an open can of peanut butter observed on dry storage shelf
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee personal food and beverage on back prep table next to open product > ie container of chopped onion

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
cover food container with food sit on lettuce
DAL-3*23 No Water−2
no hot water at front hand sink
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting board
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies in the kitchen
DAL-6*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards are expired
DAL-10*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
check plumbing system in restroom within 24 hours women restroom is out of order
DAL-11*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair damaged lids on freezers attach drain line in walk in cooler
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers, clean shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damaged ceiling tiles, cove base

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES PRESENT
DAL-2*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
DIRTY AND SOILED TOILETS AND UNDERNEATH SEATS
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
FOOD INSIDE HAND SINK ( TOMATOES )
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
OPEN CONTAINERS OF CUT TOMATOES AND ONIONS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLUTTER / TRASH UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS

Base deductions−19 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
NO ONE INCH AIR GAP ( FRONT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND EQUIPMENT )

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
CHILD OF AN EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN (UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE KITCHEN )
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( KITCHEN )
DAL-7*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES OBSERVED INSIDE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
PRONOUNCED LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP SINK PIPING

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STANDING WATER ( WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-4*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ( IN THE DINING ROOM )
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ( DAIRY SPILLAGE ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER )

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREP TABLE
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY STAFF
DAL-8*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
LIGHT URINE SPOTS UNDER THE TOILET SEAT
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED IN THE RESTROOM

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN REACH IN ICE CREAM DOOR COOLER GASKET ( BUILD UP PRESENT )
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
FRONT COUNTER STAFF NOT WEARING HAIRNETS UPON ARRIVAL ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE RESTROOM
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
INTAKE VENT LOOSE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
SEVERE LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPING

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHTING UNITS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER SHINING ( FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS RESPECTIVELY)
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FROZEN DRINK BEING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS WHERE FOOD FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION IS STORED
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
PERSONAL WATER BOTTLE RESTING IN ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
TWO KITCHEN COOKS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST RENEW WITHIN 30 DAYS OR FACE CITATION AFTER 05/ 18/ 2019

Base deductions−19 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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