Ellijay, Gilmer County

DAIRY QUEEN

1043 SOUTH MAIN STREET ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Food

Latest score

Apr 1, 2026

City

Ellijay

County

Gilmer

Inspections

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 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired ServSafe certificaion posted. All food establishments should have a member obtain a ServSave certification that is valid and not expired.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most current inspection report was not posted within viewing distance for customers. Establishments are required to obtain and post the most recent inspection report.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 a deep freezer that had a broken sliding door. Walk in freezer is missing a gasket. PIC has a work order out on both items.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled floors and countertops. Along with trash piled by back door. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled floors and countertops. Along with trash piled by back door. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS