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Dairy Queen--Rockmart
123 S PIEDMONT AVE , ROCKMART, GA 30153 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82April 2, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed hot dogs being reheated in warmer pass thru.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)”Observed cake prep area not clean to sight and touch, with an accumulation of food debris. Observed main kitchen and front food service prep top cutting surfaces with heavy scoring and staining.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed multiple items stored uncovered in freezer (fries, patties, onion rings) in main kitchen and RIC (candies and toppings) in front food service.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee grab plastic container to reheat hot dogs that was still wet and proceed to dry with cloth.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed single use articles (cake base, sundae cups, food containers) stored on the ground in outdoor storage shed.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed soil and grease buildup throughout facility such as sides of equipment, rack shelving, floors, walls and ceilings in main kitchen and WIC.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed dumpster missing drain plug.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Observed hood vent in main kitchen above grill and fryer with an accumulation of dust and grease.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”Observed multiple personal employee items throughout the facility not stored in designated areas such as a jacket hanging on bread rack, cheese stick in RIC at front food service, and lunch boxes stored above food product for facility use.
−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)”B87September 16, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed handwash sink in dish area of main kitchen with the water cut off due to a leak.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed cake prep area, main kitchen prep areas and walk in cooler shelving not maintained clean to sight and touch. Observed metal storage racks in main kitchen and walk in coolers lined and with an accumulation of debris. Observed dry storage items (bananas, canned food, gel icing) by walk in cooler and freezer with an accumulation of debris. PIC stated it was from an old leak that had been there.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee wash piece of equipment in vegetable sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed multiple items uncovered/without covering in facility such as: toppings and brownies in RIC at front food service, cheese slices in RIC in main kitchen area and mayonnaise in WIC in main kitchen. COS: PIC covered food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple wet cloths hanging from bread and air drying rack in main kitchen area by three compartment sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed single use serving cup and re-used food containers being used to hold food product throughout facility (malt, slush mix, coleslaw, sprinkles, etc.).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed personal employee items such as lunchbox hanging on bread rack, sandwich in RIC at front food service, a container of cookies and phone at cake prep table in main kitchen area.
−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)”A100October 17, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97March 14, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving pest control.
Observed several live and dead roaches in facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A95October 27, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and management & training.
Observed employee beverages stored with food items throughout the facility(reach-in cooler in front and walk-in cooler).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed excessive soil build up and stickiness on floors and walls throughout the facility.
−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 115-1198. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.