DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. One employee whose start date is 03-25-26 not informed of their responsibility for employee health reporting. Provided employee reporting agreement form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and next exit door.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile at front counter.
36-32-5
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Mohammed, Brooklyn, Alexa all new, no proof or employee acknowledgments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Cannot locate these 3 employee cards, has all other employees. Training through Safe staff. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Gallon jug of milk at ice cream area not time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cookline not used per owner. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Mohammed, Brooklyn, Alexa all new, no proof or employee acknowledgments. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.handwash sink adjacent to rear door heavily soiled and full of papertowel bits. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with long pony tail not secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor and floor tiles at floor drain area in disrepair. Operator states a remodel is due in September.Advised changes per operators information will need to be sent to plan review in Tallahassee. MyFloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/ **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice scoop holster at ice make cracked. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. This license expired on 4-1-2023 and is more than 90 days past due. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC added towels immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on several employees.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back area heavily soiled. Delivery was made minutes before I statrted inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Report from 2-16-23 not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen. Person in charge says they do not use that handwash sink at cookline. It is the only handwash sink in front counter/prep area of facility.
29-20-5
50
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Next to 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**
12A-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - soda machine water
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - accumulation of black substance behind ice machine floor
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At ice cream area
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - very slow draining handwash sink next to cookline
29-20-5
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee.
How does DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, DQ Grill and Chill of Kissimmee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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