Rincon, Effingham County

DQ Grill & Chill

593 TOWN PARK DR W RINCON, GA 31326

Food

Latest score

Apr 6, 2026

City

Rincon

County

Effingham

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.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 8815 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS and non-TCS food items stored uncovered including cheesecake bites in the ice cream freezer, barbecue sauce under the grill, and brown sugar and chocolate sauce on the prep counter next to ice cream freezer.

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 debris in ice machine spout and drink nozzles in the lobby

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 light debris on can opener blade

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 slight buildup on ice cream spout in ice cream area

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket next to warmer drawer on top of prep counter

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets with less than the required 200 ppm of quat

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: Yes

Observed buildup of debris under equipment throughout the main kitchen

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing ceiling tile over three compartment sink in back of facility

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 buildup of debris in cabinets behind front service area

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two lights out in hood over main grill and two lights missing shields

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light out in hood over smaller grill

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a stack of to-go boxes stored upright with no overhead protection

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up of ice cream on the outside of the sprinkle container in the ice cream prep area

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of ice cream debris in the bottom of freezers, coolers, and ice cream machine catch trays

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buckling of floor material in the walk in freezer

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 956 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sani-bucket stored next to facility ice machine on a prep table.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed syrup hose stored on the floor in the 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 2 boxes of to go bowls stored on the floor on the dry storage room.

CA: Items were picked up by PIC.

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 heavy build-up accumulations on the floor under equipment/shelving, on the walls behind equipment/shelving, and on the inside/outside of equipment, shelving throughout the facility.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops not actively in use, not hung to dry.

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 non-functional equipment (ice cream machine/prep cooler) in the kitchen area that needs to be repaired or removed from the facility.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee with a beard longer than half an inch, not properly restrained.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 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: No

Observed pretzels with the prep date of 8/12 and the discard date of 8/19, still stored and in rotation at the bottom of a Prep Top Cooler.

CA: Item was discarded by the PIC.

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 RTE hot dogs, removed their original packing and remaining in the kitchen for over 24 hours, not date marked.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple cold holding units throughout the facility, either missing an internal thermometer or having a malfunctioning thermometer.

CA: Thermometers were added or replaced in all of the units by the PIC.

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 multiple to-go trays stored unprotected and without any overhead protection in the prep area.

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: Yes

Observed heavy build-up accumulations on the floor under equipment/shelving, on the walls behind equipment/shelving, and on the inside/outside of equipment, shelving throughout the facility.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 915 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed Ranch dressing with a prep date of March 8, 2024, and a discard date of March 15, 2024, stored in a Prep Top Cooler.

CA: Item was discarded by an employee.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sani-bucket stored next to facility buns at the prep table under the heat lamp.

CA: PIC moved bread to the top of the counter.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of ice cream cones stored on the floor in the front of the kitchen as well as in the back of the kitchen.

CA: Items were placed on shelves.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees with beards longer than half an inch, not properly restrained.

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: Yes

Observed heavy build-up accumulations on the floor under equipment, on the walls behind equipment, and on the inside/outside of equipment throughout the facility.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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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 a dirty whisk stored on the soda machine grates in the main kitchen area. CA: PIC removed whisk and placed in 3-compartment sink to be washed.

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: Yes

Observed throughout the facility heavy build-up accumulations under equipment, on the floors and walls surrounding equipment through the facility. (Through the main kitchen area, walk-in cooler, dry storage area).