Dairy Queen

202 N Pierce St, Alma, GA 31510
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Dairy Queen, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Alma restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the soda dispensing nozzles. CA: clean and sanitize the nozzles immediately
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Previous CFSM holder has left leaving no current CFSM holder for the establishment. CA: obtain a valid CFSM certificate as soon as possible
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the soda dispensing nozzles. CA: clean and sanitize the nozzles
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed numerous live flies in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
95
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: 12 A Noted food items stored directly on the floor surface in the walk in cooler. REPEAT
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

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

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Alma?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Alma average of 91.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.