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Dairy Queen

113 W CLEVELAND ST , NAHUNTA, GA 31553 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
95 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected August 25, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 94

Most recent inspection (August 25, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

Inspection history

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A95August 25, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed build up on soda machine nozzle. Also observed sticky residue on ice cream machine equipment and several spots of food debris on prep stations. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized between tasks and as needed to avoid contamination. COS. Areas of concern were addressed and cleaned.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed damage to prep top cooler lids that caused them unable to close securely. Appliances shall be properly maintained and in good repair.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
A96January 27, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed live roach in food service area. Approved pest control methods and approved cleaning methods of food prep areas shall be used regularly to prevent pests.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed broken handles on reach-in freezer beside fry station being held on with tape. Also observed ice forming around fan in walk in freezer. Appliances shall be properly maintained and in good repair.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
A96July 21, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed build up on soda machine nozzle. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized regularly to avoid contamination. COS. Nozzles were removed and properly cleaned.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
A100September 24, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

B85July 23, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed food debris build up on multiple prep stations throughout kitchen. Also observed cutting boards with deep pitting and staining from extended use. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned, sanitized, and replaced as needed to avoid contamination.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Thermometers provided and accurate.

Thermometers located on the outside of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were not functional at the time of this inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed rat droppings on floor under shelving in dry storage area.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed cooked bacon being held for use outside of any temperature controlled unit. All hot held foods shall be kept at a temperature of 135 degrees or higher to avoid contamination. COS. Bacon was thrown away.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”
RoutineRepeatFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed food debris on floors around prep stations, under shelving in dry storage area, and on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Also observed food debris build up on wall around prep station. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly to avoid contamination and potential pest infestation.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
A93November 8, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

No hand towels at hand sink.

−4 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Handles of scoops not kept out of product in bins.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Non food contact surcaces need cleaning; freezer and cooler floors.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Shelving diry.

−1 point · Cited as “null”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-013-000030. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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