Vidalia, Toombs County

Dairy Queen

504 E FIRST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 27, 2026
City
Vidalia
County
Toombs
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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gravy on hot hold at 130 and 127. COS: Manager discarded cups of gravy and re-heated gravy to 165 since still within in re-heating time window.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 804 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(a) - clean condition of hands & exposed portion of arms (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food prep employee put on gloves without washing hands first, handle food for to go order, take customers card, and prepare next to go order without changing gloves or washing hands. CA: Advised person in charge of proper handwashing/glove rules to discuss with employees.

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 uncovered fries and onion rings in reach in freezer. CA: all foods must be covered.

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 organic matter buildup in tea spouts. CA: increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency to prevent buildup.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled sauce bottles by the frier and in the prep top cooler. CA: all foods out of original packaging must be labeled.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler putting on gloves without washing hands then proceed to take lettuce out of a bag and place into a container. CA CFSM needs to review procedures on when to wash with all food handling staff.

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 organic matter on the coke and Mr. Pibb soda nozzles.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 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: Yes

Observed uncovered onion rings and hamburger patties in chest freezer. CA: Cover all foods to prevent contamination.

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 soda nozzles with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.

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 can opener blade with residue. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.

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 homemade ranch in unlabeled container and no date mark in walk in cooler. CA: Manager to date mark ranch as soon as possible for yesterday's date when it was prepped.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. CA: Remove boxes from floor and place on shelving.

May 7, 2024

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: Yes

Observed a sliced banana being stored uncovered on prep equipment. CA: Stored all foods covered and protected against contamination.

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 grime build-up on can opener blade.

Observed organic matter build-up in the ice machine.

CA: Clean food contact surface often enough to prevent build-up.

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 a cup being used as a scoop inside a container of ranch in the walk-in cooler. CA: Only use scoops with a handle.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the sliding door of the reach-in freezer missing seal and handle. CA: Repair so that the door has a seal and can close on its own.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food and debris build-up in reach-in units. CA: Clean often enough to prevent build-up.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 895 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: Yes

Observed a carton of milk being stored without a cap/lid in the front service prep top cooler.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed organic matter on the shield of the ice machine, dried grime on can opener blade, dried food build-up on cold holding scoops, & black matter on the inside of the soda dispenser (white plastic piece). COS: PIC instructed employee to clean & sanitize.

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 ranch in single service containers & a container of chopped cheesecake toppings without a label with common name or proper 7-day date marking.

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 a scoop being improperly stored on top of container in the walk-in cooler. COS: PIC removed scoop.

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a sanitizing rag being stored on a utensil rack. COS: Rag removed from rack.

May 18, 2023

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed toppings uncovered in the front reach in freezer

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 employee take utensils and rinse them off in the sink. COS The employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized the utensils.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler prepping food wearing bracelets.