Dairy Queen

701 Elbert St, Elberton, GA 30635

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Dairy Queen has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Single-use/single-service articles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Dairy Queen scores about where you'd expect for a Elberton restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spills of food particles on dumpsters and enclosure floors. Clean spills to prevent attracting pests. Correct by 4/11/26 staff assigned.

511-6-1.06(5)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust, debris and/or ice on WIC ceiling and fan grill, WIF floor, Floors under and behind front line soft serve and drink machine. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open box and bag of birthday cake cubes in reach in freezer. Keep all food in storage covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed exposed and uncovered cups on front line/rear counter. Keep cups in covered dispenser, or in protective plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease and carbon on controls and sides of grill, and wall outlet behind grill. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 4/24/25. Also need to clean WIC fan grills.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed exposed/uncovered to go cups, containers, and lids on front line. Need to provide protection from contamination of food/lips contact surfaces. Store lids covered or inverted. Store cups/containers in covered dispensers, or in plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed. Staff assigned.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed splash, spill or debris on floors under equipment (especially around drink box rack). walls around drink box rack and ceiling behind left side of front menu. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Elberton?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Elberton average of 88.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around two violations 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.

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