Augusta, Richmond County

DAIRY QUEEN

3149 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907

Food
Latest score
88
Jun 1, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 884 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: Yes

Observed black buildup on ice chute and inside the bottom dip tray of the front service ice machine. Observed buildup around the plastic part of the slushie machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee actively preparing food with a watch, necklace, and bracelet. C/A: Only a plain ring band can be worn during active food prep.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop stored inside ice container at the drive-thru and inside oreo toppings in the back of the kitchen. C/A: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

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 mild food debris along sides of the fryer. C/A: Clean.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 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 diced/minced tomatoes stored in RIC below prep top cooler stored uncovered. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

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 brown buildup along top of bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.

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 diced pineapple in WIC with date label of "11/10". C/a: Monitor use by dates closely and update/change labels as needed. Discard of items past their 7 day use by label.

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 scoop stored inside chocolate shavings in WIC. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

May 28, 2025

Followup

Score: 891 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee go into their purse and then go into the WIC and handle food without washing their hands. C/A: Employees must wash their hands after touching personal items.

May 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 786 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. Observed employee touch their face with gloves on and prep food with same gloves. C/a: Wash hands before glove usage. Wash hands and change gloves after touching face and body parts.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee health reporting agreements for every employee. C/a: Have all employees complete agreements and copies available during health inspections.

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 buildup on bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee cell phone left on prep counter. C/a: Store employees phones in designated area away from food prep areas to prevent contamination.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees wearing bracelets during food prep. C/a: Repeat violation. Refrain from wearing jewelry on the hands and wrists outside of a plain band ring.

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 scoops stored in ice cream toppings and pineapples in WIC. C/a: Store scoops outside of product itself.

Oct 31, 2024

Followup

Score: 854 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 pineapples stored in walk in cooler with 10/22 prep date and no discard by date. Observed bacon stored on main line RIC with 10/8 and 10/22 prep dates and no discard by date. C/a: Label food with prep and discard dates. Discard of food that has reached discard by dates or after 7 days.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mop at front counter improperly stored. Corrected on-site. C/a: Store mop properly to dry in mop sink area.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee wearing silver bracelet during food prep. Repeat violation. C/a: Refrain from jewelry on the hands and wrists outside of a plain band ring.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout dining area and men's restroom. C/a: Determine a s method to deter flies from establishment.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 764 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee preparing ice cream cake. Observed employee crush and place cookie pieces with her bare hands onto cake before placing in cooler for purchase. C/a: No bare hand contact is allowed on ready to eat food. Utilize gloves when adding toppings to cakes.

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed molded tomatoes being stored amongst other tomatoes in WIC. C/a: Get rid of molded tomatoes. Do not store food that has gone bad with food that is still in good condition.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees wearing jewelry on arms and wrists. Observed female employee messing with air pod in her ear during food prep. Repeat violation. C/a: Refrain from wearing jewelry during food prep.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic scoops stored in ice cream toppings in WIC. Observed ice scoop stored in ice at front line. Repeat violation. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 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 several containers with old labels "12/28" in RIC and WIC. C/a: Remove old labels and update as neede.

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 employee with earrings and bracelet on while preparing food. Observed employee with ring on. C/a:Refrain from wearing earrings outside of studs and rings that are not single band and plain. Do not wear bracelets and/or watches when conducting food prep.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old inspection posted. C/a: You must post most recent inspection in public view.

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 scoops and cups stored in candy and ice cream toppings. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

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 expired test strips. C/a:Obtain new test strips ASAP.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 822 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed female employee touch hair, put hands inside pants to adjust her shirt and proceed to go fix ice cream without washing her hands. C/a: Wash hands prior to any food handling.

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 tomatoes, onions, and pickles cold holding above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower.