Commerce, Jackson County

Dairy Queen

463 S ELM ST COMMERCE, GA 30529

Food

Latest score

Mar 26, 2026

City

Commerce

County

Jackson

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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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 multiple uncovered food items in ice cream make table. Person in charge instructed to keep all food not actively cooling covered.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Establishment does not have written notification declaring which major food allergens that are handled. Statement printed. COS.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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

Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items in make table above 41F. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed to make sure all TCS items are cold held at 41F or below. Items within four hour cooling window moved to walk in cooler/freezer.

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 make line cooler unable to maintain 41F or below. PIC states a technician is coming to fix unity today. Advised not to use the unit until verified by a certified tech to ne working properly.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employees wearing watched and bracelets when working with food, more than plain wedding band on the hands and wrists.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies in kitchen.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee food in walk-in cooler improperly stored above establishment food items. storage area not provided. REPEAT.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 896 violations

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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 multiple items in front reach-in freezer and in prep freezers stored uncovered. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all items not actively cooling are stored 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: No

Observed mold growth/ debris build up on splash plate in bulk ice machine. CA: PIC advised to ensure ice machine is cleaned regularly to prevent mold growth and debris build up.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed coleslaw cooling in dense, covered container in Reach-in cooler. PIC advised to cool all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods rapily in shallow uncovered containers. Coleslaw uncovered and moved to walk-in freezer to cool.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Insect contorl devices located in warewashing area. Ensure no insect control devices are in areas of food prep, storage, clean utensil storage, or warewashing.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hotplate on table not under venthood.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee items improperly located in walk-in cooler and on cake decorating table. Ensure adequate employee storage area provided.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ready-to eat (RTE) bologna and sausage stored next to and below raw meat in Reach-in Cooler 1. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to follow correct storage order and seperation of raw foods from RTE foods. Determined cross contaimination has not occured and RTE foods properly seperated to top shelf by PIC. COS.

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 handles in food throughout establishment. Handles adjusted to not be touching food. COS.

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 numerous boxes of single service items stored on floor of outside storage shed, not 6 inches off floor. All single service items must be moved at least 6 inches off floor.

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 non-food contact surfaces in kitchen not free of grease and food debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors and walls of walk-in cooler not clean.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bulk white powder removed from original container not labeled on metal shelf by drive-thru. Product identified as sugar and labeled. COS.

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 service cups stacked on metal table next to drive-thru window not kept in protective liners. Observed multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor of outside storage shed, not 6 inches off floor.

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: Yes

Observed excessive ice build up on ceiling of walk-in freezer.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dumpster door not closed. Door closed.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee item stored on dry storage shelf across Reach-in Cooler 1. Item moved to employee area. COS.