DAIRY QUEEN
- Health grade
- B · 85/100
- Volusia County rank
- Safer than 37%
- Diner rating
- 4.7 ★ · 2,195 reviews
- Violations
- 3 intermediate and 6 basic
- Last inspected
- Jun 2026
By health score it ranks safer than 37% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 3 intermediate and 6 basic violations. Diners give it 4.7 across 2,195 reviews.
B · 85/100 · safer than 37% of Volusia County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (386) 428-8066
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (85/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 3 intermediate, 6 basic
- Address
- 729 N DIXIE FRWY, New Smyrna Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Ice cream shop
- Price
- $
- Rating
- 4.7 stars (2195 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Riverside Park New Smyrna Revised
- Seats
- 102
- Phone
- (386) 428-8066
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
These 18 reviews do not converge on a single verdict. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 5.0, so it reads as a strength.
Behind those, speed of service is raised in 17% of reviews (5.0 average). 18 of 18 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower.
The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (85/100), citing 3 intermediate and 6 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was June 11, 2026. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 37% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited handwash sinks accessible and bathrooms.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Nice helpful staff and the usual good choice and standard of products. Two Blizzards and a Buster bar went down well! It waa great to know the Buster bar waa gluten free too.
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$1.99 banana split on Wednesday's!! Score😛
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Old school DQ. Epic. Tell a friend.
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Great, hometown local Diary Queen. Quick service.Delicious caramel sundae
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The food and drinks were very good and the staff was very nice!! 10/10
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Awesome place. I can see why people are lined up around the building on a regular basis.
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Cute spot, vintage and rustic. Blizzards are full of toppings. The staff is friendly and always laughing. Seems like a great place to work.
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New Smyrna Beach is my hometown but I now live in California. I travel a lot and have been to Dairy Queen's across the nation. THIS Dairy Queen is the best one in the country by far!
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Das beste Pecan Mudslide ever! Und dazu die unschlabaren Preise.
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Love the old vibes!
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Great service, the staff was very helpful and friendly
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The only place to go for Dairy Queen is in New Smyrna Beach
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We love this place! Can’t beat a hot dog for less than two bucks! All beef and steamed buns. Perfect
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Vintage and in a class of it's own. Great Hot Dogs as well as the custard! Nicely landscaped area with tables and umbrellas. Wednesday bananna splits are $1.99!
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This is an older style dairy Queen, has lots of the dairy Queen ice cream products and hot dogs. They don't serve hamburgers. Dog dogs they have were served fast and hot.
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My favorite DQ, when it's not summer I always ask for a cappuccino heath blizzard, but when it's summer you gotta try the cotton candy. I've been going here for 50 years.
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Ice cream was very good! Cute little place and nice young ladies that worked on this night.
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Oldest DQ seen in years and it is thriving! Very fast service, put together just right, and lots of shaded outdoor seating!
Overall Score
53 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 11, 2026 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 32 — Bathrooms (×2)
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×3)
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×3)
Safer options nearby
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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: June 11, 2026