Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
74
Score
Dairy Queen appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Folkston facility scores 86, putting Dairy Queen on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods past their datemarked use by date or with incorrect/old dates: queso sauce (19NOV25), sliced onions (21NOV25) discarded. COS: CFSM discarded out of date foods and changed dates on others prepared that day. (One container said use by August 2028). Charlton EH instructed PIC to ensure proper date marking and to remove old date marking labels on bins.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
14D - gloves used properly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wear gloves outside of the FSE and reenter the kitchen without discarding the gloves. COS: Charlton EH stopped the employee and made them remove their gloves, wash their hands, and put on a new pair and went over proper glove use.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed damage to the fryer baskets in the form of loose metal mesh and chipped rubber handles. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC that the baskets must be replaced with new ones.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed a one-inch (1") lump of rust at the bottom of the sanitizer compartment of the 3-comp sink due to patching a leak. Repeat. CA: Charlton EH instructed facility to replace the 3-comp sink or to have the rusted area spot welded with stainless steel to prevent rust.
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
74
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer was dispensing from dispensing unit as it was completely empty, test kits were still sealed. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM. COS: Owner replaced sanitizer container and new sanitizer solution was made. Charlton EH instructed all dishes and surfaces to be sanitized since it is unknown when the sanitizer was last dispensing. Charlton EH also stressed the importance of testing every time sanitizer is dispensed to ensure it meets the minimum requirement (220 ppm) and to ensure it is still dispensing.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Can opener has extensive rust build-up. CA: Replace can opener.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed a one-inch (1") lump of rust at the bottom of the sanitizer compartment of the 3-comp sink due to patching a leak. Repeat. CA: Charlton EH instructed facility to replace the 3-comp sink or to have the rusted area spot welded with stainless steel to prevent rust. Test kits for sanitizer solution are not being utilized. CA: Use test kit every time sanitizer solution is being made.
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food residue (slight) in microwave and bottom of prep top cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer was dispensing from dispensing unit. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM. COS: Container removed and manually poured into Sani buckets and 3-comp sink to proper concentration of at least 220 PPM. Charlton EH instructed PIC to have all utensils and food contact surfaces resanitized.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a gap between the wall and baseboard near the flattop. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to have the damage repaired to prevent food debris from entering the gap.
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: WIC outside thermometer is broken and must be repaired. The thermometer inside the WIC is located at the coldest part of the unit instead of the warmest part and is hidden behind the blower. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed a one-inch (1") lump of rust at the bottom of the sanitizer compartment of the 3-comp sink due to patching a leak. CA: Charlton EH instructed facility to replace the 3-comp sink as the rust can lead to contamination of utensils.
511-6-1.05(6)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed old, discarded cardboard boxes at recyclable area near road. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to remove the pile of old cardboard boxes from the back refuse area near the road.
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
74
Jun 4, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two (2) containers of sliced onions and one (1) container of sliced tomatoes found in WIC that had a label to use by EOD - 06/03/24. COS: Food items discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: WIC outside thermometer is broken and must be repaired. The thermometer inside the WIC is located at the coldest part of the unit instead of the warmest part and is hidden behind the blower. CA: PIC told to have thermometer fixed.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean and sanitized containers due to not being air dried before stacking. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall under the table where food orders are placed for employees to pick up and deliver to customers. CA: PIC told to have hole patched.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A countertop prep cooler unit was not fully plugged in and the temperature of the milks and sauces inside was at 61.5 F. COS: Cooler taken out of use to be repaired and TCS food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed mop hose resting in mop sink, no air gap.
511-6-1.06(2)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed test kit for quat. ammonia not being utilized when making sanitizer solutions due to the packages not being opened at 3-comp sink and dishwasher stating she did not test the sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Multiple critical violations.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was provided at the back hand sink as liquid sanitizer was being used instead. COS: PIC removed sanitizer and added liquid soap to dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed severely dented cans of pineapple cubes and liquid peanut butter that compromised the integrity of the seal. COS: PIC removed from stock and placed in area with sign for vendor.
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Absorbent material (cardboard) being used in food prep areas to catch grease spills.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Food employee was observed not drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is to be handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cups used for Blizzard frozen treats were being used as food scoops in a bag of nuts and chopped candy. COS: PIC removed food cups and told to use food scoops only.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean and sanitized containers due to not being air dried before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single use articles and/or single service articles are not being kept in the original protective package or are not being stored by using other means that afford protection form contamination until they are used.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
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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 Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Folkston?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Folkston average of 86.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dairy Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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