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GeorgiaGlynn County Brunswick

Dairy Queen #44423

2668 17 HWY S , BRUNSWICK, GA 31520 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
91 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected July 22, 2026
9 inspections on record · average score 86
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on July 9, 2025, scoring 64/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 91. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (July 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Inspection history

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A91July 22, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed both soft serve ice cream machines holding ice cream mix above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC instructed staff to stop using machine an discarded mix.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
B84January 29, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed during the course of this inspection that one employee swept with a broom and dust pan and another employee used a sanitizer towel to wipe down surfaces, both employees attempted to change gloves without washing hands. COS: Glynn Eh instructed both employees to wash their hands before changing gloves.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed during the course of this inspection that two staff members were using handwashing sinks to rinse off utensils and as a dump sink. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff members to stop this practice when observed.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had only 1 operational ice cream machine with the malfunctioning machine only able to produce ambient temps of 44 deg f. Machine was empty due to lack of chocolate ice cream mix. COS: Glynn Eh instructed staff to not use the machine until it has been serviced even if the facility acquires chocolate ice cream mix. Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that they have an adequate amount of specialized cold holding equipment to ensure proper temperature control.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”
A97July 24, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine is being serviced by an air gap that is not properly separated from the rim of the floor drain.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had to go spoons store inside of containers that displayed old food buildup on the top of the containers. COS: Spoons were removed and containers were cleaned and sanitized.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
U64July 9, 202511 violations

Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and chemical safety.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that one of the facility ice cream machines closest to drive thru was holding tcs ice cream mix at 47/48 deg f. COS: Ice cream mix was discarded and staff was instructed by Glynn EH to stop using both machines. Staff complied.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple different chemicals stored on a back shelf above and intermingled with cleaning cloths.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
Critical (supporting)Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was in possession of a chlorine bleach bodily fluid clean up plan but did not have any bleach rated to kill norovirus inside of the facility.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had knives stored on a dirty knife magnet, as well as microwaves with dirty handles and internal surfaces, as well as multiple different styles of candy/syrup serving equipment that displayed old food buildup.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facilities two ice cream machines were displaying internal ambient temps of 52/54 deg f. COS: Machines were removed from service.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”
RoutineRepeatContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had whipped cream topping stored inside of the walk in freezer in contact with ice buildup that had dripped from the freezing unit.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a box of syrup stored directly on the floor, staff self reported that no delivery happened on the day of inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineRepeatPosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that single service boxes were being stored directly on the floor. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff to elevate the cases of items.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the insides of multiple cooling and freezing units displayed old food and ice buildup inside of them. The walk in cooler racks also displayed old dust/debris buildup on the racks.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility walk in freezer has ice buildup on the floor that appears to be 6+ inches thick in some areas and approx. 2ft wide in some areas.

−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)”
B80March 10, 20256 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice cream machines were storing ice cream mix at temps between 53-45 deg f. COS: All Soft serve ice cream was discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility prep top cooler used for sandwich prep was holding multiple tcs foods above 41 deg f with an ambient temp of 49 deg f. COS: All TCS foods were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had two ice cream machines as well as a prep top cooler that could not display internal temps of 41 deg f or below. COS: TCS foods inside were discarded and units will not be used without appropriate TPHC protocol in place. Glynn EH provided an appropriate template.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing foods in the walk in freezer underneath a significant ice drip.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple cutting boards in need of servicing or replacement.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”
B84September 24, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice cream machines were storing ice cream mix at temps between 45-47 deg f. COS: All Soft serve ice cream was discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was attempting to cool a recently prepared batch of ranch dressing inside of a cooler that was only reaching 49 deg f ambient. COS: Ranch was removed from the cooler and placed in the main walk in cooler.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a "fly swatter" stored on a shelf above a food prep table. COS: Fly swatter was placed inside of the manager's office and the area was cleaned and sanitized.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing foods inside of a broken cooler that displayed water and debris buildup inside of it. COS: Management had the foods moved to the walk in cooler.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a sanitizer bucket inside the main kitchen that were storing wiping cloths in low concentration of quat sanitizer (0-20ppm). COS: Management created new sanitizer buckets for the wiping cloths.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had cabinets underneath the front foodservice drink machine, reach in coolers in the main kitchen, and the ice cream cone holders above the ice cream machine that displayed significant buildup of soil/debris residues.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
A95February 22, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving facility upkeep and handwashing & hygiene.

RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed ice covered boxes in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed employee personal items stored with cake decorating utensils at the time of this inspection.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineToilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.

Observed that women's restroom had a stall door on the floor at the time of this inspection.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed hand sink leaking onto floor when used at the time of this inspection.

−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)”
A95October 24, 20232 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that "to go" serving spoons food contact surfaces were being stored in direct contact with soiled paper towels in a soiled container at the "blizzard" prep area. COS: Spoons were removed from service to be cleaned and sanitized and alternate spoons were used.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
RoutineWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility 3 compartment sink had dirty dishes and food debris stored in the designated rinse section.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)”
B87October 10, 20232 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection the ice cream machine located closest to the drive thru was holding tcs ice cream mix at 44 deg f. COS: Management discarded the product.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed curing the course of this inspection that the facility drink machine had significant buildup inside of the ice dispensing chute. COS: Management had the equipment cleaned and sanitized.

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

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-063-000524. 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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