Athens, Clarke County

DQ Grill & Chill

900 US HWY. 29 N ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 29, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar and chocolate candy containers. Person in charge (PIC) removed scoop handles from food.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 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

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in make table held above 41F. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all out of temperature food. PIC instructed to keep all TCS foods in the other make table, and not to use make table #1 until in good repair.

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

Make table #1 in kitchen observed to be not in good repair; unable to hold TCS foods at 41F or below. PIC called to have maintenance done during inspection.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic containers stacked wet on dry dish shelf above 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry prior to stacking.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dumpster door not shut after last use. Person in charge (PIC) closed lid.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handwashing sink in women's restroom not reaching 100F. Corrective action (CA): All handwashing sinks must have hot water of at least 100F provided to them.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two scoops in bulk sugar container. One with handle touching product. One with no handle.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting board heavily marked on make table 2.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lid cracked on toast container at kitchen line. Replace cracked lid.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration too strong in 3-compartment sink in back. Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer concentration should be kept at manufacturer's recommended levels (150-400 ppm). Repair company called. Either use other 3-compartment sink or dilute sanitizer with water until dispenser is fixed.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Refillable water bottle stored beneath prep table in back kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Only disposable drink cups with a lid and straw can be used for employee drinks in food prep and storage areas. Refillable bottle moved to office during inspection.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic containers stacked wet on storage racks.