Feb 26, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
DALTON, Whitfield County
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
2773 CLEVELAND HWY DALTON, GA 30721
Food
Latest score
100
Feb 26, 2026
City
DALTON
County
Whitfield
Inspections
5
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
May 21, 2025
Routine
Score: 981 violation
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed single-use spoons and containers not inverted. Single service articles must be inverted to protect food contact surfaces.
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
Score: 962 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed milk carton in PTC not disposed of by manufacture date. When date marked for certain date, food must be discarded by that date.
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed spoons by drive up window not covered. Several single service articles not inverted. Single service articles must be stored inverted to protect food contact surface on serving line and in dry storage.
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
Score: 961 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed several flies in facility. Air curtains may be necessary above doors/ drive-up window.
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
Score: 955 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
several flies in facility. air curtains above doors/ drive thru window may be neceesary
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
must post inspection report at drive thru window
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
do not leave ice scoop laying in ice in ice machine
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
do not use magnetic knife rack. all utensils must be properly stored in drawer or covered container
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
single service articles must be stored inverted to protect food contact surface on serving line and in dry storage