Lavonia, Franklin County

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

14205 JONES STREET LAVONIA, GA 30553

Food
Latest score
100
Jun 10, 2026
City
Lavonia
County
Franklin
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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

  1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

  2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

NOTE: Observed male employee working without a hair restraint. COS PIC to ask employee to put on hair restraint.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Note: Observed back door to need sealing replaced to prevent rodents or bugs from entering facility. Replace door or replace seal.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Note: Observed back door to be slightly ajar, Repair and/or replace door such that it is tight-fitting and seals completely to prevent the entry of any insects or pests.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. Note: Inspection report in drive thru area is not visible to the public. Post inspection report in public view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials.

(a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. Note: Observed 2 large knifes with chipped blades above vegetable prep sink. Replace knives when they are beginning to wear down

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 882 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

Both ice cream machines/reach-in-coolers were above the required temperature of 41F or below, see temperature observations. PIC voluntarily discarded 5 bags of ice cream milk between the two machines to COS. Both machines/coolers are being put through a defrost cycle and then turned back on. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41F or below. Do not use ice cream machines/coolers until it can maintain a temperature of 41F or below. Have machines running and holding temperature of 41F or below (check by taking temperatures) prior to use. If defrosting the machines does not fix the temperature problem have them repaired and/or replaced.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door into facility is not tight-fitting, leaving a gap where you can see sunlight coming through. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Repair and/or replace door such that it is tight-fitting and seals completely to prevent the entry of any insects or pests.