Moultrie, Colquitt County

Dairy Queen

2616 FIRST AVE SE MOULTRIE, GA 31768

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 20, 2026
City
Moultrie
County
Colquitt
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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting board in front of the white prep top cooler behind front counter area not in good condition. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have white cutting board in front of the prep top cooler behind the front counter replaced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed white cutting board in front of prep top cooler beside steam well in kitchen area not in good condition. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have white cutting board replaced beside steam well in kitchen area.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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: Yes

Observed orange build up on the ice bin lid at the drive thru area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice bin lid cleaned.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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 black build-up in ice bin in drive-thru area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize ice bin in drive-thru area.

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 black build-up in large ice bin in main kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize large ice bin in main kitchen area.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed blue plastic containers near fryers not inverted or covered. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: in a clean, dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC will cover or invert blue plastic containers near fryers.

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 856 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed deep cuts and stains on the prep top boards in the facility (one at the front and one in the main kitchen area). CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have prep top boards replaced with ones in good condition.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed black build up on the lid of the ice bin in the drive thru area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. COS PIC removed the lid and washed, rinsed and sanitized the lid.

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 food items at the front of the facility in the RIF not properly date marked (these items were out of the original containers). CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will date mark items in the RIF that are out of the original containers.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items in the RIC not labeled with the common food name. CA: Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC will have food items labeled with common food name.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food items being stored in gel icing containers. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC had an employee place these items in other food grade containers.

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

Observed ceiling tile above the mix cooler needing to be replaced. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tile replaced with one in good repair.

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed black mold build-up in large ice machine in main kitchen area. PIC will drain ice machine by today. PIC will make sure ice machine is cleaned and sanitized by today as well.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in main kitchen where food is prep with uncleanable stains and cuts. PIC will have until 11/23/2023 to have white prep board in front of prep top cooler main kitchen area where food is prep replaced.

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 ice scooper with handle in contact with ice in ice machine in drive-thru area. PIC stored handle up in ice in ice machine in drive-thru area.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed single-use service items (to go cups) being used to store toppings on shelf in back area of facility. Informed PIC that single-service items should not be re-used. PIC will be purchasing proper food grade storage items for toppings ASAP.

May 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 956 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dead roach on floor in front of warmer cabinet. COS PIC removed dead roach from floor in front of warmer cabinet.

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 unapproved scooper (small DQ cup) in cookie crumble topping. PIC will remove unapproved scooper (small DQ cup) and will get approved scooper for cookie crumble topping.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-service items (to go cups) being utilized as storage for toppings. Informed PIC that single-service items (to go cups) should not be utilized as storage for toppings. PIC will order proper food grade storage items for toppings today.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed white board in front of prep top cooler beside steam well not in good condition. PIC will have white board in front of prep top cooler beside steam well replaced.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired quat test strips dated: 01/30/2022 and 07/15/2022 at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. COS PIC removed expired quat test strips dated: 01/30/2022 and 07/15/2022 at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. PIC will order more test strips today.

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 accumulation of grease under vent hood on right side. PIC will have vent hood on right side cleaned.