Dairy Queen

109 S Adams St, Adel, GA 31620

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dairy Queen stretching back to 2024. Dairy Queen was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Dairy Queen scores about where you'd expect for a Adel restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: The second and third warmer drawer on unit across from the prep top unit does not close properly. Please have drawers repaired to close properly and prevent potential temperature abuse. Gravy was held at temp of 135 which is borderline-monitor unit to ensure foods are not dropping below 135.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: 1.The door to the walk in cooler does not close properly; have door repaired to close properly to prevent potential temperature abuse. 2.the second warmer drawer on unit across from the prep top unit does not close properly- have drawer repaired to close properly and prevent potential temperature abuse. **Contact Danielle, once items have been repaired, facility ahs contact number

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed both service sinks behind the back counter out of order; facility uses the sinks to service the shake equipment between wash/rinse/sanitize procedures. Please have sinks fixed and contact Danielle, once repairs have been made.

511-6-1.06(2)(i)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed condensation lines for the walk in cooler and the soda fountain dispenser at the drive through leaking onto the floor. The drain lines should be repaired to prevent stagnate water onto the floor. The area by the walk in cooler has standing water that has crept under the soda dispenser boxes and has a fowl odor.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 different employee drinks stored on prep counters in the front of the kitchen. COS, PIC discarded all 3 drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs hot held at temperatures below 135 in the warmer drawer near the fryers. COS, through discussion, staff stated they had placed some of the hotdogs in the warmer without reheating them first about 30 minutes ago; hot dogs were placed on grill to reheat before placing back in warmer.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff reheat hot dogs on the grill and then place back them back into the warmer drawer before reaching 165 degrees F. COS, staff placed hot dogs back on grill until they reached temperatures of at least 165 F. Thermometers should be used to ensure foods reach the proper temperature for the process they are in. Warmers may not reheat foods to 165 within 2 hours and may cause temperature abuse.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Facility did not have the most recent inspection hanging for customer viewing. The inspections should be changed to reflect most recent inspection and should be placed in the lobby and at the drive through per food code.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed several powered toppings stored in single service containers without a label. Please label all ingredients that are not stored in the original container. Helps reduce the chance the wrong product is mixed-allergies; contamination

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two different ice cream toppings with single service cups being used as scoops One downstairs -oreo topping; the other upstairs-appeared to be chocolate pieces); unapproved scoops. All scoops shall have handles and the scoops shall be stored so the handle is not lying in the product. COS, PIC removed scoop.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Adel?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Adel average of 93.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dairy Queen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dairy Queen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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