DQ Grill and Chill

511 E International Speedway Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724
American
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at DQ Grill and Chill, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in DeLand average 73, so DQ Grill and Chill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Hot dogs 44-45F, less than 4 hours, operator placed ice, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed another bucket under, **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food preparation area. Operator placed in another unit. milk (44F - Cold Holding)/overnight ; dessert mix (41F - Cold Holding); dessert mix (45F - cold Holding)/30 minutes ; overnight **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in food preparation make table , opened 24 hours ago, not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above sliced cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ Quat, **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker in kitchen wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing a watch and a bracelet while preparing food, **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hat and hair, then handled equipment without washing hands.Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over toppings in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was DQ Grill and Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at DQ Grill and Chill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at DQ Grill and Chill?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at DQ Grill and Chill.

How does DQ Grill and Chill compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

DQ Grill and Chill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.

Has DQ Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at DQ Grill and Chill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at DQ Grill and Chill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is DQ Grill and Chill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, DQ Grill and Chill is inspected around three times per year on average.