DQ Grill & Chill received a score of 92 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 19, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: DQ Grill & Chill
Location: 593 TOWN PARK DR W RINCON, GA 31326, Effingham County
Inspection date: October 19, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 92/A
Inspector: Allison Saunders
Permit number: FSP-051-000152
Inspection findings
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed food debris in the bottom of the handwashing sinks in the facility, indicating the sinks were used for purposes other than handwashing.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed no paper towels at one of the handwashing sinks in the facility.
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Rule citation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed no copy of the previous inspection report displayed anywhere in the building, including the drive-thru, front window, or lobby.
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) – kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a stack of to-go boxes stored upright with no overhead protection.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed buildup of ice cream on the nozzle of the ice cream machine.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed puddles of chocolate fudge in the bottom of freezers containing ice cream and ice cream cakes.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a buildup of debris on the inside of the cabinets that are positioned behind the checkout counter.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) – light bulbs, protective shielding (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed one light under main grill hood missing a shield.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) – lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed one light in small hood out completely while the other small hood light was providing inadequate lighting for cooking.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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