Macon, Bibb County

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL

4700 HARTLEY BRIDGE RD MACON, GA 31216

Food
Latest score
80
Oct 24, 2025
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

EHS observed multiple TCS foods in prep top cooler not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Violation: TCS Foods cold holding shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: PIC moved product to freezer to cool.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed that facility uses key drop delivery but did not have service agreement or temperatures recorded from deliveries. Violation: Monitoring of Receiving during Non-Operating Hours. Employees are verifying that foods delivered to the food service establishment during non-operating hours are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations such that they are maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees' observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). CA: Obtain service agreement and ensure when product is delivered that temperatures are taken.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed facility without certified food safety manager. Violation: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. CA: obtain certified food safety manager certificate by 12/24/25.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed facility without employee health reporting forms or other verifiable form of duty to report. Violation: Reporting Responsibilities. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Have all employees sign employee health reporting forms.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

EHS observed facility with no bodily fluid clean up kit or procedures for a vomiting or diarrheal event. Violation: Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. CA: Put in place written procedures for bodily fluid event and ensure disinfectant effective against Norovirus is available on site.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed handles on prep top cooler in grill area covered in residue that could be felt. Violation: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Clean prep top cooler at frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed facility with no bodily fluid clean up kit or procedures for a vomiting or diarrheal event. Violation: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. CA: establish procedures and get EPA registered sanitizer that will kill Norovirus; can make own kit and procedures or find kit and follow procedures.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed vent hood with displaced cover. Violation: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. CA: repair hood vent so that covers are in proper places.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed personal items on cake prep table in rear of facility (keys, phones, jackets). Violation: reas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. CA: Place all personal items in location that will not contaminate food, equipment, or utensils.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 917 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Violation: 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P Inspector note: EHS observed hot dogs(9/19), tomato(9/20), lettuce(9/20), and spicy bacon(9/19) being stored and exceeding the datemarking disposition date. Corrective action: PIC discarded all items.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Inspector note: EHS observed fruit flies and drain flies. Corrective action: Beyond Pest Control actively targets ants and roaches, but not flies. PIC stated they will have pest control target the additional pests as well from here forward.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation: 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Inspector note: EHS observed dessert prep table and ice cream machine #2 not operating. Corrective action: PIC has alternative unit for cold holding and is holding non-TCS items in prep table. PIC is actively working on replacing prep table and ice cream machine #2.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris Inspector note: EHS observed containers stored as clean with labels still on the outside non-contact surfaces and microwave with chili splatter. Corrective action: EHS informed PIC the importance of removing labels and sticky residue to prevent contamination. PIC will have labels removed and microwave cleaned.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered Inspector note: EHS observed dumpsters with side doors open and trash directly on the ground of receptacle area. Corrective action: PIC stated they actively work on cleaning dumpster area and closing receptacles, but with sharing the location with the gas station, it is hard to maintain.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation: 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Inspector note: EHS observed the WIF with debris on the floor. Corrective action: PIC stated they will have staff sweep the WIF floor.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation: (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Inspector note: EHS observed 3C leaking from the faucet and the ceiling in the storage area leaking. Corrective action: PIC has moved storage to alternative locations to prevent contamination of stored items. EHS instructed PIC to have leaks fixed to prevent potential contamination.