VALDOSTA, Lowndes County

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1395 N ST AUGUSTINE RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 10, 2026
City
VALDOSTA
County
Lowndes
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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed 4 Quat Sanitizers throughout the kitchen in the facility with chemical concentrations too strong >500ppm. Dispensing unit at 3 compartment was also dispensing greater than 500ppm. PIC called Ecolab for service during inspection *CA: All sanitizing solutions shall not exceed maximum concentrations *COS: Quat Sanitizers were diluted by PIC and tested with test strips in proper concentrations of 200ppm-400ppm.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed condensation drainage line from ice cream machine in drive thru area of the facility draining into catch cup. *CA: Approved sewage disposal, system, other liquid waste and rain water must be approved in approved manner. *CTM: Have line connected and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

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 previous inspection report dated 10/21/24 displayed in drive thru area of the facility. -Observed current inspection report not posted in dining area of the facility. CA: Inspection report must be displayed at all times for public viewing. *COS, Current inspection reports posted upon request.

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 gasket seals on the reach in freezer next to the fryer station in the cook area of the kitchen with moldy debris. -Observed gasket seals of the pull refrigeration drawers of the prep top sandwich station in the cook area of the kitchen with accumulations of old food debris. *Observed both ceilings of microwaves in cook area of the kitchen with build up of old food debris. Microwaves, gasket seals were noted previous inspection. *CA: All equipment, food/nonfood contact surfaces and utensils, food contact/non-food contact surfaces shall be free of accumulations. *CTM: Conduct general cleaning of listed areas and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

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 employee food items (Bags w/apple & tupperware) stored on prep area of the rear kitchen designated for cake decoration. -Observed bag of nectarines stored above cases of chocolate milk in the walk in cooler of the facility. -Observed employee food items (Bag with Noodles, fried green bean casserole onions) stored on prep space (near plastic film) under microwave and across from flat top grill area in the cook area of the kitchen. *CA: Employees must store personal items in designated area to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items. *COS, Items stored to prevent contamination upon request.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed 2 Quat Sanitizers in the drive thru area, 1 Quat Sanitizer in the front service area of the kitchen, 1 Quat sanitizer in the cook area of the kitchen and Quat dispensing unit at the 3 compartment sink in the rear kitchen area of the facility with chemical concentrations <150ppm. Sanitizer bottle at 3 compartment sink was empty. *COS, New sanitizer was obtained and all buckets were refreshed within proper concentrations.

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 ice scoop handles stored in ice in the ice machine in the rear kitchen area of the facility. -Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice in the ice bin in the drive thru area of the facility. -Observed spoons with handles stored in 2 containers of sprinkles and 1 container of nerds near the drive thru area of the facility.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.