BRUNSWICK, Glynn County

Dairy Queen

127 ALTAMA CONNECTOR BRUNSWICK, GA 31525

Food
Latest score
93
May 11, 2026
City
BRUNSWICK
County
Glynn
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 11, 2026

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed can opener and vegetable slicer with build up of food debris on food contact surface. Rule: Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to sight and touch and properly cleaned after use. COS: PIC removed items from use.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in men's restroom does not work if faucet is turned completely to hot side. Rule: Plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.

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 accumulations of debris/soil on top of prep station microwave, on top of tea brewer, on walk in cooler fan covers and on lobby soda machine plates/back wall. Rule: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Dec 2, 2025

Followup

Score: 852 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: Yes

Observed two ice cream machines cold holding units not operating correctly as they where holding ice cream base (dairy) above the allowed 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: All TCS food items where discarded. EH instructs management to switch to using time as a public health control in all cold holding units, and additionally adding ice underneath containers in prep top cooler (where possible) to help keep TCS food in temp while units are replaced or serviced. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C).

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 a box with chocolate chips left open and showing signs of ice contamination in food in walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Box discarded. CA: All food shall be stored covered.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 845 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: Yes

Observed two ice cream machines cold holding units not operating correctly as they where holding ice cream base (dairy) above the allowed 41F, as well as the prep top cooler in the grill area at the time of this inspection. COS: All TCS food items where discarded. EH instructs management to switch to using time as a public health control in all cold holding units, and additionally adding ice underneath containers in prep top cooler (where possible) to help keep TCS food in temp while units are serviced. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C).

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed beef patties being hot held at a temperature of 126F and 110F in a passthrough warmer in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Food discarded. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of food being stored covered in ice in walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an old inspection report being displayed at the time of this inspection. COS: Management switched old inspection report for new one. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed woman's bathroom did not have covered receptacles at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated they will get covered trash cans. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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

Observed prep top cooler in cooking line was holding TCS food items at a temperature of 48F with the exception of cheeses being held in commercial cold pans at the time of this inspection. COS: Food discarded. EH instructs management to store TCS food items in commercial cold pans and use time as a public health control while unit is serviced. Manager stated that cooling unit will be serviced. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

At the time of this inspection, observed a live roach crawling on ceiling and light fixture in main kitchen area. COS: Staff member killed and disposed of roach. PIC stated that pest control is out multiple times a week to treat areas of concern and that specialist will be contacted to retreat area. CA: Increase pest control measures to prevent pests in building.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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 debris build up on food contact surface inside the microwaves inside the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated cleaning frequency shall increase to ensure build up does not occur.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice formed on top of boxes inside the WIF at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will have maintenance inspect the unit to repair the leak.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed insect trap above ice cream machine completely full of dead pests at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated their pest control service will be contacted to schedule more frequent visits to monitor the issue.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets with too low of a concentration of chemical sanitizer at the time of this inspection. COS: Management replaced the empty sanitizer container and replaced the sanitizer in the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. CA: Routinely check the sanitizer container to ensure that chemical sanitizer is at proper concentrations.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water dripping onto a box in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that food/boxes stored in the walk in cooler are stored in a way that prevents water from contacting them.

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 983 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up on the nonfood contact surface of the ice dispenser in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will retrain staff and increase cleaning to prevent build up.

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 water pooling around the opening of the walk in freezer in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will put in a work order to get this repaired.

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 build up on walls inside main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will have a new member assist her in deep cleaning the walls.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 917 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 peanut butter can open as well as topping containers uncovered inside the ice cream prep area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed peanut butter can and it was disposed. CA: Manager stated she would ensure food is stored covered.

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 mold-like build up on the inside walls of the ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will clean out the ice machine and ensure the build up is removed.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes stored on the floor in the WIF and main kitchen; Observed open can of ketchup stored in an aluminum can uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded the can; instructed staff member to move boxes off the ground. CA: Manager stated she would retrain staff and inform them of proper storage of items in aluminum cans.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3 - hygienic practices

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal items from staff on prep tables in the ice cream prep area as well as POS area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed these items from prep areas. CA: Manager stated she will retrain staff and remind them not to store personal items in undesignated areas.

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 ice buckets not properly stored inverted on top of the ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will ensure items are stored inverted so food contact surfaces are not exposed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy debris build up as well as trash under shelves in prep areas, storage areas, and main kitchen; Observed water dripping from the cooling unit in walk in cooler. CA: Manager stated she will have maintenance look into the cooling unit to find the cause of the leak, manager stated cleaning frequency of the kitchen as a whole will be increased.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease build-up on light covers as well as on the hood vent filters at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to ensure grease build up does not occur.