DAIRY QUEEN

WINTER HAVEN, FL

dba SLCG HIGHER WAYS INC.

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Dairy Queen is a seating restaurant with 38 seats located at 511 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven. The establishment is operated by SLCG Higher Ways Inc. and serves ice cream and frozen desserts. Online reviews describe experiences with ice cream quality and service, with some noting variation in food consistency across locations.

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Food Safety Score

88 /100 · Good

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Feb 2, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 1 violation

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Feb 2, 2026 cycle score 99 (60% weight) · 0 high, 0 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Oct 8, 2025 cycle score 72 (40% weight) · 1 high, 3 intermediate, 6 basic · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

DBPR Inspection History

3 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Feb 2, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Improper hand and arm washing technique
Class: Food Visit ID: 13622537 PDA Verified Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13485770 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 7, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

Food from unapproved or unknown source
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10955201 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
511 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
Seating
38 seats
Phone
8632995245
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Franklin (code 19)

License

License Number
SEA6305713
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Feb 2, 2026

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