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DQ GRILL AND CHILL
2342 HOG MOUNTAIN RD , WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage. This restaurant scored as low as 80 on January 6, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A91June 2, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed multiple sanitizer buckets in use throughout the kitchen with sanitizer concentrations too low (under 150ppm for Quat).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed build-up of mold-like substance in kitchen ice machine and residue build-up in ice chute of dining room drink machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed white powder stored in bulk container with no label located on shelf in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed serving utensil stored in still water less than 135F in blizzard prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee items stored on a shelf containing ice cream cones. Observed employee's packaged lunch stored in RIC in blizzard prep area. Items relocated.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A92July 2, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
ON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN MAKING ICECREAM WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. COS - EMPLOYEE PUT ON HAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”EMPLOYEES USING DISPOSABLE "DQ" CUP AS SCOOP FOR BACON BITS. DO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS SCOOP. MUST USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”ON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED CUPS OVERSTACKED OUT OF LINERS ON COUNTER. LATER IN INSPECTION CUPS WERE PLACED IN DISPENSER, WITH LINER NOT COVERING LIP. CUPS OVERSTACKED OUT OF DISPENSER.
−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)”OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP COUNTER WITH CONTAINER OF LIQUID BUTTER ON TOP. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”COVING BEHIND ICE MACHINE BROKEN OFF. NEEDS REPLACED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(c) - dustless methods of cleaning floors (c)”B80January 6, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and temperature control.
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT MOLD BUILD-UP ON SPLASH PLATE IN ICE MACHINE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”FIRST AID KIT STORED ON TOP OF SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF "CAKE AREA".
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(q) - first-aid supplies, storage (p, pf)”CUT LETTUCE AND TARTAR SAUCE IN PREP COOLER AND NUMEROUS ITEMS STORED IN WIC WITHOUT A DATE MARK.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”EMPLOYEE DRINK NOT IN DISPOSABLE CUP WITH STRAW. CUP STORED ON PREPTOP.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”CHEESE CAKE BITES STORED IN PREP COOLER, ICE CREAM SUNDAES AND ICE CREAM CAKES STORED IN REACH IN FREEZER (RIF), AND COLESLAW IN WALK IN COOLER (WIC) STORED UNCOVERED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE, AIRPODS, AND PURSE STORED ON TOP OF PREP-TABLES AND PREP-CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING MORE THAN A PLAIN WEDDING BAND ON ARMS AND WRIST.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. COS - EMPLOYEE PUT ON HAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING SINGLE-USE CUP AS SCOOP.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”A94August 15, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED "LETTER HOLDER" ATTACHED TO DISHLINE WALL DISSOLVING/SHEDDING MATERIAL. PLEASE REPLACE WITH SOMETHING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, & WASHABLE/EASILY CLEANABLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”OBSERVED STACKS OF CUPS IN OPEN DISPENSERS FULLY EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AT FRONT COUNTER. ENSURE TO-GO CUPS & CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN PROTECTIVE LINERS/COVERED DISPENSERS WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP CUP EXPOSED.
−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)”OLD ICE CREAM MACHINE & OLD "TURBOCHEF" CONVECTION OVENS STORED IN BACK OF KITCHEN. NEED TO GET RID OF ANY OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE/FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. NEED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DUST, DEBRIS, & PESTS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN.
−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)”B89March 25, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and pest control.
Observed unapproved "letter holder" attached to dish line wall dissolving/shedding material. Utilize only durable and washable material for equipment. Replace "letter holder" with durable and cleanable storage unit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed staining and mold like substance on splash plate inside ice machine, and also on ice chute of self-serve drink machine. Staff assigned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed toppings in reach in, dry storage and front line without lids/covers. Lids replaced.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed personal items (phone, purse/bag) stored in active food prep areas. Need to have personal items out of food prep and storage areas.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed measuring cup scoops stored with handle in contact with food. Keep scoops stored with handles up and out of food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed single service containers and sups used as food scoops (toppings, bacon on makeline). DO not reuse to go items.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed stacks of to go cups/containers stored in open dispensers fully exposed to potential contamination at front line, ice cream make line and drive thru. Keep to go cups and containers in protective plastic sleeves, or in covered dispensers, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed. .
−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)”Observed hole in wall/ceiling open to kitchen area. Need to fill, cover and seal opening to ambient space to prevent potential debris, dust and pest entering kitchen area.
−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)”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 1088338.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.