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DAIRY QUEEN
2621 PANOLA RD , LITHONIA, GA 30058 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 3, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B81August 3, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source and cleaning & sanitizing.
Sliced tomato was observed stored at the prep top with with growth and slime like film. Onions were observed stored on countertop with mold like growth. COS: Onions and tomatoes were discarded by cook. C/A: 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Ice machine was observed unclean with black substance in direct contact with ice. COS: Ice was removed, machine was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Employee was observed wiping counter tops with with wiping cloth stored in bucket measuring 400+ ppm of Quat solution. COS: Solution was remade to read 200 ppm Quats and advised to use correct test strips when preparing solutions. C/A:511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed inside of the walk in freezer, reach in cooler, walk in cooler and prep top cooler unclean with debris build up on the walls and bottom. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A94February 11, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee wearing silver bracelet while preparing TCS food items in main kitchen. COS: Bracelet was removed, employee was advised only a solid ring can be worn in main kitchen while preparing TCS foods, TCS food was discard and hands were washed before returning to main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Current permit was not displayed at time of the inspection. Advised to have posted at all times. C/A: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Current inspection report was not posted at time of inspection. Advised to have posted for public to view at all times. C/A: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point o.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed gaskets at reach in coolers unclean to sight with heavy debris build up. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Actions: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A98February 7, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed all gaskets unclean to sight with heavy debris build up. Corrective Actions: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A94August 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed inside of microwave unclean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - Cooking & Baking Equipment (C) (c) Cooking and Baking Equipment. 1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Corrective Action: Microwave was cleaned and sanitized by PIC. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)”Observed all gaskets unclean to sight with heavy debris build up. Corrective Actions: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed floors inside walk in cooler unclean to sight. Corrective Action:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
−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)”A100February 16, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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-044-000448. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
