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Dairy Queen

275 St Laurent Avenue, Quesnel, V2J 2C8 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Dairy Queen has been inspected 4 times by Northern Health Authority since May 17, 2022. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

3 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times on October 13, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 13, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on October 13, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

About this data

These results come from Northern Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed ice water from freezer dripping onto food items left uncovered. (Public health signifance) - Ice/water dripping from a freezer onto uncovered food items can contaminate food with microorganisms, dirt, debris, or other contaminants from the freezer surfaces. Such food items if consumed can result in food-borne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Operator discarded the contaminated food items at the time of inspection.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed a strand of hair in a bowl of icing. (Public health significance) - Strand of hair in food items causes physical contamination of food items.
      • Corrective Action: Employees must ensure that they cover their hair adequately during food production. Operator discarded the bowl of icing at the time of inspection.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noticeable build-up of grime and food-debris throughout the food-preparation area, especially in the hard to reach areas such are under and besides food surfaces and equipments. Also observed mold formation on the shelves of the walk-in cooler (Pubic Health significance) - Inability to maintain equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces in a sanitary manner can lead to cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized, and are kept in a sanitary condition
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Pooling of water was observed underneath the prep sink in the kitchen, Operator mentiioned that the dishwasher is leaking out water. (Public health significance) - Pooling water beneath the prep sink due to a leaking dishwasher can create conditions conducive to microbial growth, attract pests, and impede effective cleaning and sanitation.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure that the dishwasher is repaired.
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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