Metter, Candler County

Dairy Queen

910 S LEWIS ST METTER, GA 30439

Food

Latest score

Jun 3, 2026

City

Metter

County

Candler

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a large container of single-service ranch and gravy containers being stored without proper date marking in the prep top cooler and walk in cooler

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed grill cleaner by fil roll on the prep table. COS The cleaner was removed

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a food handler with bracelets on their wrist

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler without the entire hair underneath a hair restraint

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gravy, tomatoes and blue cheese dressing in the prep top cooler cold holding above 41 degrees F, the ambient of the prep top cooler was 48 degrees F. COS All items that were out of temperature was discarded. Advised that it can't be used until rechecked by health inspector.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken fingers in the fry bin temping at 131 degrees F. COS The chicken fingers were discarded.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a large container of single-service ranch and gravy containers being stored without proper date marking.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tongs and scoops stored in containers of water. COS The utensils were removed from the containers of water. CA Utensils must be stored in running water or water that stays at a constant 135 degrees F.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up of black organic matter on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize on a weekly basis

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and food build-up on reach-in cooler units. CA: Clean units.

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

Observed personal drinks stored in reach-in units. CA: Store separate from facility foods.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle.

Observed build-up on can opener blade.

Observed personal cell phone on cutting board.

CA: Advised PIC to clean all food contact surfaces regularly to prevent build-up, & keep personal items away from food contact surfaces.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a gallon of milk with a use by date of Nov. 2.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the paper towel dispenser not working at the second-hand washing station. CA: Replace batteries or repair machine.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a tray of hamburger buns on a countertop uncovered. CA: Keep all foods that aren't in use covered to prevent any contamination.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dry grime on can opener blade.

Observed heavy organic black matter on ice machine baffle & in soda nozzles. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized can opener blade and soda nozzles.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints and wearing a visor.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pretzels in the prep top, ice cream in the RIF, & frozen patties in the WIF being stored uncovered.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed organic matter on the soda nozzles & shield of the ice machine, & dried food residue on can opener blade. COS:PIC cleaned and sanitized ice machine, soda nozzles, & can opener.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed a large container of single-service ranch containers being stored without proper date marking. COS: PIC dated container.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light bulbs above the cooking equipment with a low light intensity. CA: Light intensity in the food prep & cooking areas shall be at least 540 lux (50-foot candles).

May 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee rinse tongs off in the hand washing sink. CA Explained that handwashing sink is for hand washing only

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed nuts in the front uncovered.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dried organic matter on the can opener blade.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers of gravy in the prep top cooler not labeled with prep/discard dates. CA All the gravy containers that are not labeled must be thrown out.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the scoop handle touching the product of crushed Oreo cookies.