Dairy Queen

6155 Hwy 53, Braselton, GA 30517

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

100

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 Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Braselton restaurant scene, where the average is 94, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean food pans on clean dish shelf above three compartment sink tightly stacked while wet. COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in use quaternary ammonia sanitizer in three compartment sink at 0PPM. CA: PIC instructed to ensure quaternary ammonia sanitizers are maintainer at 200-400ppm. PIC remade sanitizer using chlorine to 100ppm. COS.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soda and tea nozzles on drive three and customer self service machine with build up of mold/debris. CA: PIC instructed to ensure nozzles are cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold growth. PIC removed nozzles and replaces with clean nozzles. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink next to ice cream station with a water temperature at 74F. Corrective Action C(A): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks have a minimum temperature of 100F. PIC stated hot water to that sink was turned off, PIC turned on hot water and sink reaching proper temperature. COS.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up of mold/debris on splash plate of ice machine and on nozzles of tea urns in kitchen and customer self service area. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure ice machine and tea nozzles are cleaned regularly to prevent mold/debris build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee items stored on storage shelves and purse on ice cream make line, not using employee storage area. Items relocated to proper area. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee working with food without hair restraint. Food employee put on hat. COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer rag stored on counter and sanitizer bucket across from burger broiler at a sanitizer concentration below 200ppm. PIC remade sanitizer bucket to correct concentration and place wiping cloth in bucket. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dusty floor standing fans in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed single service cup being used as scoop in bulk salt container in dry storage room. Scoops must have handles. Cup removed. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service items in boxes on floor behind front counter. Boxes moved to dry storage area more than 6 inches off floor. COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Right dumpster missing drain plug.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee items improperly stored throughout kitchen. All items moved to designated area. COS.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in kitchen's dessert prep area.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Braselton?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Braselton average of 94.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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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