Gainesville, Hall County

DAIRY QUEEN/SHALLOWFORD ROAD

229 SHALLOWFORD RD NW GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Food
Latest score
83
Nov 25, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
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.

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 838 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired CFSM posted in the food service establishment. 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - Certification Requirements/Exemptions (Pf) At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken. Note: The facility will be required to have a food employee with managerial responsibility registered for the exam within 60 days.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several personal reusable cups next to ice cream mixer equipment in the front food service area. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: The PIC immediately removed the personal cups from food preparation areas.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in the main kitchen to have food debris dumped inside. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS: The PIC cleaned out the sink and instructed employees to only use sink for handwashing.

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 heavy mold-like accumulation in the ice machine in the main kitchen. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C)(b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: The facility will need to drain, wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machine and establish a cleaning schedule necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

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 heavy soil accumulation on can opener blade. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: The PIC immediately washed, rinse, and sanitized the can opener blade. The blade will need to be replaced as well.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(e) - backflow prevention device, design standard (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed backflow device on mop sink faucet missing its cover. 511-6-1.06(2)(e) - Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P) (e) Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard. A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. P Note: The facility will need to have this backflow cover replaced to meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy soil accumulation on gaskets in walk-in coolers and reach-in freezer in the main kitchen. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Note: The facility will need to have these gaskets cleaned and/or replaced as needed.

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 ice build-up in the walk-in freezer on the floor and ceiling with a missing vent cover and a bin full of ice build-up below it. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C)(5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Note: The facility will need to have the ice build-up removed and the walk-in freezer repaired to prevent ice build-up in the future.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(e) - backflow prevention device, design standard (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed backflow device on mop sink faucet missing its cover. A backflow or back siphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. PIC to contact manufacturer to replace the cover for the back flow device on the mop sink.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 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 old date marking labels stuck to containers of new food.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Note: PIC immediately threw out food and placed containers in 3-compartment sink.

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 accumulation of soil in ice machine.

In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Note: PIC will clean ice machine and maintain machine clean.

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 food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Note: PIC immediately rearranged walk-in to ensure no food is stored on floor.

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 food debris throughout kitchen, particularly in prep-top and microwave areas.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Note: PIC will have kitchen cleaned to remove accumulations of food debris and other soil.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw sausage patties above RTE food in a reach-in and more raw sausage and raw bacon next to RTE meats in the walk-in.

Raw animal foods should be separated from foods that are ready to eat.

Note: PIC immediately rearranged the foods so that no RTE foods were subject to contamination.

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 several foods to be out and uncovered while not in-use.

The facility shall store the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Note: PIC immediately covered all foods that were uncovered.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 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: Yes

Observed accumulated mold debris inside the ice machine and on soda dispenser nozzle. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Note: PIC will drain and wash, rinse, and sanitize ice machine at COB. PIC will ensure soda dispenser nozzles are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

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 accumulation of food debris behind equipment in kitchen. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Note: PIC will clean behind equipment at COB.