Manchester, Meriwether County

Dairy Queen

309 SECOND ST MANCHESTER, GA 31816

Food
Latest score
92
Feb 26, 2026
City
Manchester
County
Meriwether
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 926 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed can opener with heavy debris buildup present. / Clean can opener often to prevent cross contamination.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth laying on the prep top cooler cutting board. / All wiping cloths should be in soap water, sanitizer water or the dirty hamper to prevent contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light visible around the service entrance door jam. / Replace weather strip to prevent pest entry.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed stained and water damaged ceiling tile over rear kitchen and storage areas. Replace damaged/stained ceiling tile with washable, smooth and easy cleanable ceiling tile.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris build up present on the shelves in the kitchen. Clean often to prevent pests.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris build up present on fan covers of the walk-in cooler unit. / Clean often to prevent contamination.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 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 hamburgers and hot dogs stored in the reach in cooler and freezer not covered. / All foo must be covered when stored.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener with heavy debris buildup present. / Clean can opener often to prevent cross contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris build up present on the onion slicer. / Clean slicer after each use to prevent contamination.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups being used as scoops in multiple containers in the walk-in cooler. / Use scoops with handles and keep handles up and away from food to prevent contamination.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple areas of debris buildup in the cooler floors, sides of equipment etc. / Clean often to prevent pests.

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods (diced onion, diced tomatoes, and brownies) without proper date marking. All food prepared and stored in storage shall have a prepared date and discard by date.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods out of its original packaging/containers not labeled. All foods/food products removed from its original packaging/containers shall be labeled with its common name.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No thermometer found in any refrigeration unit. All cold storage units shall have proper thermometers.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead roaches in the mop sink, sanitization sink,, and cooler area where bases (peach base, brownie base) are stored. Observed a live, crawling roach on the floors of the main kitchen. Pest Control shall come spray to help control insects.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no handwash signage in both the men and women restrooms. All handwash sinks are to have proper staff handwash notices posted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulations of debris and mold like substance on wire rack shelving in WIC, accumulations of grease and debris on can opener bracket, and on tops/sides, controls and utility lines of cook line equipment. Clean equipment at frequency to prevent accumulations.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed stained and water damaged ceiling tile over rear kitchen and storage areas. Replace damaged/stained ceiling tile with washable, smooth and easy cleanable ceiling tile.

May 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 937 violations

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 staff drinking at work station from unapproved drink (reusable sport mug). Staff drinks at food service areas must be in single service cups with lids and straws and stored to prevent potential contamination of products. Cup removed

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe required handwash notice at all handsinks. Lacking notice at restroom hand sink. Ensure all handwash sinks have proper staff handwash notices posted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of debris and mold like substance on wire rack shelving in WIC, accumulations of grease and debris on can opener bracket, and on tops/sides, controls and utility lines of cook line equipment. Clean equipment at frequency to prevent accumulations.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(c) - outdoor enclosure (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed significant amount of spilled trash and debris around and under dumpsters in coral. Clean area to remove debris.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dumpsters open and uncovered at time of arrival. Keep dumpsters closed while not in active use.

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 accumulations of debris and grease under equipment at Misty Machine, Cook line and dish line. Also observed accumulations of debris under shelving in WIC and WIF. Clean floors under and walls behind equipment.

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 stained and water damaged ceiling tile over rear kitchen and storage areas. Replace damaged/stained ceiling tile with washable (smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable) ceiling tile.