DAIRY QUEEN received a score of 91 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 2, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: DAIRY QUEEN
Location: 3149 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907, Richmond County
Inspection date: November 2, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 91/A
Inspector: EBONEY SINGLETON
Permit number: FSP-121-0229
Inspection findings
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed several ice cream toppings and butter stored uncovered. C/A: Store all food items covered at all times unless in-use.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed black build up around the self-service drink machine and the ice shoot. C/A: Clean entire machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit build up.
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: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed build up / food accumulation on the sides and backsides of the cooking equipment. C/A: Clean all cooking equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit build up.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed build up on the vents throughout the kitchen. C/A: Clean all vents. Increase cleaning frequency to limit build up.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) – using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a cellphone stored with food items. C/A: Store all employee items in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.
General inspector comments
Note: Label all food items stored outside the original containers. Note: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep/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.
Victoria Sterling
News Now Georgia
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