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Dairy Queen
840 HIGHWAY 100 , TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 12, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 79 on January 31, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100August 12, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A92January 14, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
Observed food build up on interior of tea nozzles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no test strips to check proper levels of sanitizer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed multiple containers labeled with the incorrect food items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”B88June 24, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and pest control.
Observed owner's personal raw shelled eggs stored above milk and ice cream toppings in walk in cooler. Raw meats cannot be stored above ready to eat items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed live flies in kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A91December 31, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed ranch, gravy, and shredded cheese in walk in cooler with date markings exceeding 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed ice cream cones stored on a shelf under the front counter not in a sealed container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed tiles next to walk in freezer door broken and ice accumulating between door and broken tiles.
−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 15, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food-safety requirements.
Observed can of peanut butter sauce stored in the opened can in dry storage area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed multiple single use ice cream cups and drink cups stored without the original plastic covering to prevent contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”A100February 2, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
C79January 31, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed shredded cheese(64F), sliced tomatoes(61F), shredded lettuce(55F), and tartar sauce(63F) in prep top cooler holding above 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pink residue buildup in ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed container of shredded cheese, ranch, icing and ice cream mix stored in walk in cooler without date markings.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed ranch dressing and cake icing stored in walk-in cooler uncovered. Observed open bag of sugar not stored in a sealed container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed wet containers stacked together on drying rack above three compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed personal ice cream cups stored in walk-in freezer not marked for employee use only or separated from consumer foods.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (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-071-000040. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.