Decatur, DeKalb County

DAIRY QUEEN

245 EAST. TRINITY PLACE, SUITE C DECATUR, GA 30030

Food
Latest score
99
Jun 11, 2026
City
Decatur
County
DeKalb
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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two stacks of plastic food containers stacked while wet on the dish rack in the dish pit area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: PIC separated plastic food containers on dish rack to allow them to air dry properly.

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Observed cell phone device sitting directly on prep top table where food is prepared for consumers. Observed employee's personal bag stored on a shelf next to food containers in the main kitchen. COS: PIC moved employee's bag from the shelf and to the designated office area.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed a box of raw burger uncovered in the walk-in freezer and tomatoes, bacon, and onions uncovered in the walk-in cooler. COS: PIC provided coverings for each food item in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed a box of raw burger uncovered in the walk-in freezer and tomatoes, bacon, and onions uncovered in the walk-in cooler. COS: PIC provided coverings for each food item in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as the relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf OBSERVATION: Employee health reporting agreement is provided, however, it is not signed by each employee. Discussed with PIC to have all employees to review and sign the documentation and send a copy of the training roster to: nakia.robinson@dph.ga.gov by 10-31-24

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. OBSERVATION: Current inspection report is not posted for public view, a previous inspection report is posted.

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 786 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2. of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Observed TCS food items (marked with ) stored in the prep-top cooler with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to keep food items below 41*F at all times. COS: PIC discarded food items above 41 degrees.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CA:PIC shall provide proof that employees have been trained on the Employee Health Policy. Observed: no EHP for employees or PIC. Observed no training procedure for employees COS: Discussed with PIC and provided a copy of EHP.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned. Observation: food particles were stored in food slicers that were cleaned, informed PIC. COS: food slicers were cleaned and sanitized.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by date. Observed coleslaw with expired date (09/28/24). COS: PIC wrote "RETURN" on carton to be returned to supplier.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CA: Except when a mobile food service establishment has been permitted in a county of origin and has been authorized to operate in such other county, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any type of food service operation: fixed food service establishment, mobile food service establishment, extended food service establishment, temporary food service establishment, catering food service establishment, or incubator food service establishment without having first obtained a valid food service permit from the Health Authority pursuant to this Chapter. COS: Permit fee shall be paid annually. Observed permit fee not paid. Left a copy of invoice with PIC.

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: NoRepeat: No

CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Observed cell phone device sitting directly on prep top table where food is prepared for consumers. Observed beverage with straw and lid next to bananas in kitchen. COS: employee removed cell phone device and beverage. Discussed with PIC that personal belongings should be stored away from and below food items.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival and through out inspection there was no PIC Present.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No serve safe certified person presents at time of inspection.

Advised a food safety certified shall be present at all times.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service employee prepping food without a hair restraint. Advised PIC employees shall wear hair restraint while in food service.

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 container of lotion sorted directly on prep top table where food is prepared for consumers.

COS: employee removed lotion