Tallapoosa, Haralson County

Dairy Queen

840 HIGHWAY 100 TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food
Latest score
92
Jan 14, 2026
City
Tallapoosa
County
Haralson
Inspections
7

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 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food build up on interior of tea nozzles. CA: Manager removed tea nozzles and washed.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers labeled with the incorrect food items. CA: Manager re-labeled containers with the correct food items.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips to check proper levels of sanitizer. CA: Manager will order new test strips.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 882 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 owner's personal raw shelled eggs stored above milk and ice cream toppings in walk in cooler. Raw meats cannot be stored above ready to eat items. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC moved eggs to employee cooler.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen. CA: PIC will contact pest control about increasing the frequency of visits to manage flies.

Dec 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 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 ice cream cones stored on a shelf under the front counter not in a sealed container. CA: PIC discarded food.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ranch, gravy, and shredded cheese in walk in cooler with date markings exceeding 7 days. CA: PIC discarded foods.

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 tiles next to walk in freezer door broken and ice accumulating between door and broken tiles. CA: PIC will repair tiles and fix freezer sealing.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can of peanut butter sauce stored in the opened can in dry storage area. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC put food in a sealed container

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 multiple single use ice cream cups and drink cups stored without the original plastic covering to prevent contamination. CA: PIC will store all single use cups in the plastic wrap to prevent contamination unless the items are actively being used.

Feb 2, 2024

Followup

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 796 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shredded cheese(64F), sliced tomatoes(61F), shredded lettuce(55F), and tartar sauce(63F) in prep top cooler holding above 41 degrees F. CA: CA: Foods were in prep top for less than 1 hour so they were moved back to the walk-in to cool. Cooler was unplugged and plugged back in by PIC, cooler began droppping in temperature reached 46F by 12:15pm.

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 ranch dressing and cake icing stored in walk-in cooler uncovered. Observed open bag of sugar not stored in a sealed container. CA: Items had no visible contamination. PIC covered items and put sugar in a sealed container.

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 pink residue buildup in ice machine. CA: PIC cleaned ice machine.

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 container of shredded cheese, ranch, icing and ice cream mix stored in walk in cooler without date markings. CA: PIC determined when items were prepped/opened and date marked and discarded as necessary.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet containers stacked together on drying rack above three compartment sink. CA: PIC used paper towels to dry containers before storing them agian.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal ice cream cups stored in walk-in freezer not marked for employee use only or separated from consumer foods. CA: Consumer foods were not visibly contaminated. PIC put items in a container on the bottom shelf of the freezer.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 844 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed tartar sauce(44F), tomatoes(43F), cheese(46F), and hot dogs(43F) holding above 41 degrees F in prep top cooler. CA: PIC contacted maintenance technician to attempt to fix cooler. PIC will switch out prep top cooler with another one if current cooler cannot be fixed.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet rag placed on prep counter, not in a sanitizing solution. CA: All wet rags will be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen. CA: PIC will contact pest control to increase visits and adapt pest control plan to manage flies.

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 chest freezer sliding door broken with a makeshift lid used in place of glass. CA: PIC will buy a new freezer to replace broken one if the door cannot be replaced.