Blakely, Early County

Dairy Queen

11365 COLUMBIA STREET BLAKELY, GA 39823

Food
Latest score
88
Jan 16, 2026
City
Blakely
County
Early
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.

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 885 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at both handwashing sinks. EH educated PIC and staff on the importance of having drying provisions at handwash sink at all times. PIC filled paper towel holder.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food service items uncovered throughout the facility. Areas and items include, ice cream perp area, reach in cooler under ice cream perp area, tomatoes in walk in cooler. PIC had staff cover items.

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 build up in ice machine. EH went over procedures with PIC on cleaning frequency of ice machine. PIC stated ice machine would be cleaned by 1/26/2026. 1/27/2026- EH observed that ice machine had been cleaned.

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 multiple areas in facility in need of cleaning (ice cream prep area, fryer, prep top cooler, and drive thru drinking station. EH explained and educated PIC on areas that needed cleaning. Cleaning should be done by 1/26/2026. 1/27/2026- EH observed that these areas had been cleaned.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fryer, perp top area, self-serve drink station, floor in freezer, walls, and drive thru area in need of cleaning. EH educated PIC on cleaning frequency throughout the facility. Cleaning should be done by 1/26/2026. 1/27/2026- EH observed this area had been cleaned.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 916 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food service items (flour, blizzard station toppings) not covered throughout food service establishment. EH asked PIC to cover toppings to prevent contamination.

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 multiple food contact surfaces (fryer, blizzard station, prep top area) in food service establishment in need of cleaning. EH educated PIC on cleaning of food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces are to be cleaned by 6/13/25.

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 cutting broad in front food service area in need of cleaning. Under cutting broad should be cleaned due to food debris and mold/mildew build up. Cutting broad and prep top area should be cleaned by end of day (6/4/25).

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed used wiping cloth stored on top of premade dressings at front service area. EH asked PIC to properly store wiping cloths.

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 build up dust, dirt, and food debris on multiple non-foods contact surfaces. Front food service area under RIC cooler and drink self service area. Main kitchen area floors, walls, and rolling carts. Cleaning of these items should be done by 6/13/25.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed trash cans storing food not covered while not in use. EH asked PIC to cover trash cans when not in use.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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 no waste paper can at hand sink. PIC will correct.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths not sanitized between uses. PIC corrected.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths not sanitized between uses. PIC corrected.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths not sanitized between uses. PIC corrected.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Multiple single service items stored on floor. Repeat violation. Too busy to correct.

May 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple Bizzard toppings not covered. PIC covered toppings.

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 build up in ice machine. PIC stated ice machine would be cleaned at the end of today (5/30/2024).

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food trays and cup trays stored on floor in kitchen. PIC moved items to 6" off floor.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 825 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee making ready to eat hamburgers without gloves. Once employee put on gloves, employee did not wash hands before doing so. EH educated employee about proper hand washing before donning gloves and when to use gloves.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed tomatoes in walk in cooler not covered. EH educated PIC on food storage and covering.

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 ice machine. PIC stated ice machine would be cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed onions stored on food in main kitchen. PIC moved onions 6" off floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaf blower in kitchen above drink mixes. PIC will relocate leaf blower to proper area.