GROVETOWN, Columbia County

DQ GRILL AND CHILL

5143 BLUEGRASS TRL GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food
Latest score
92
Dec 15, 2025
City
GROVETOWN
County
Columbia
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surfaces such as ice cream machine nozzle and syrup nozzles for drinks in need of cleaning to remove build-up and debris. CA: Clean surfaces thoroughly and routinely.

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: Yes

Observed cleaning needed on lids of ice cream topping, under and around microwave and other equipment, inside of cold holding units. CA: Clean areas thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning to include caulking above both 3-compartment sinks and clean floors and walls thoroughly.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee leave kitchen to go outside, upon entering kitchen the same employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to continue on the line. COS: Employee was stopped, gloves thrown away, and hands were washed before putting on new gloves. CA: Ensure employees are aware of proper handwashing and when to wash hands.

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: Yes

Observed cleaning needed on inside of all cold holding units, unused equipment, vent hood, racks in all areas, lids on ice cream. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors and walls in all areas in need of cleaning including storage, cake area, ice cream area, coolers, etc. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 885 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 several food contact surfaces in need of cleaning (Tomato slicer, knives on wall, ice scoop and holder, clean dishes on racks in kitchen, cutting boards on prep area, etc.). CA: Ensure to properly clean areas thoroughly and routinely to remove build-up and debris to include drink nozzles.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cold holding units needing thermometers on the inside. CA: Place thermometers in all cold holding units.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes being wet stacked. CA: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cleaning needed on inside of ALL cold holding units, unused equipment, vent hood, racks in all areas, and walk-in cooler fans. CA: Clean thoroughly and frequently.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls in all areas in need of cleaning including storage, cake area, ice cream area, coolers, etc. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed container of gravy that is cooling improperly, sitting on counter with lid on top. CA: Loosely cover item to allow proper cooling, put away in cold holding unit.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cold holding unit needing thermometers placed on inside. CA: Place thermometers on inside of units.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of to go containers slightly open on ground, and box of cake blanks in freezer on ground. CA: keep store products six inches off ground.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door to kitchen cracked open without protective barrier to outside. CA: Keep door closed, allows insects/animals to enter kitchen if left opened.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed on inside of cold holding units (all), unused equipment, and walk-in cooler fans. CA: Clean more frequently.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 897 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a dirty knife handing on the rack. CA: Knife must be clean and sanitized before storing on a rack.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tool bag laying on top of the cake liners. CA: This is a food contact surface. These need to be protected from contamination. COS

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 the nozzles from the food syrups to have accumulated food debris. CA: This is a food contact surface and the nozzles need to be cleaned throughout the day. COS

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed condensation dripping on the boxes of food product in the walk in cooler. CA: Protect food product from contamination. PIC moved the boxes out from under the drip. COS

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed there to be canned pineapple covered in plastic wrap in the cooler. CA: Open cans must be emptied into a container. COS

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed the containers of add-ins to have food debris and drippings. CA: These containers should be washed and cleaned before closing the store up at night. Do not allow it to sit out with food debris on it overnight.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(e) - cleaning maintenance tools, preventing contam (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed there to be food debris and trash on the floor and under the shelves. CA: Keep areas clean and tidy. repeat