Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

2885 Evans Mill Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Dairy Queen Grill & Chill's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substances in direct contact with TCS food items on the cutting board near the ice cream machine. COS: Cutting board was discarded surface was cleaned and sanitized and new cutting board was installed. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned (III) The amount of food residue accumulation
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed tiles broken at entry of the walk in freezer. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency and have tiles repaired.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets of cooler drawers and inside reach in freezer near ice cream machine Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC was not present during the time of the inspection.PIC arrived at the end of inspection. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following:
511-6-1.03(2)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed an expired CFSM during the inspection. CA:Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Advised to send confirmation of enrollment to Ashley.Albert@dph.ga.gov within 10 Calander days
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: No employee health agreement was observed during the inspection. CA:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf Provided the PIC with a copy of the employee health agreement in both English and Spanish. Advised the PIC to make copies and ensure all employees sign them within 10 calendar days or as soon as possible
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The previous inspection report was observed posted in the drive-through. CA:. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. Provided the PIC with two copies of today's inspection report and advised them to post one in the res...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: No employee health agreement was observed during the inspection. CA:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf Provided the PIC with a copy of the employee health agreement in both English and Spanish. Advised the PIC to make copies and ensure all employees sign them within 10 calendar days or as soon as possible
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at handwashing sink in front food service area. CA:(b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf Advised PIC to supply paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times for proper hand hygiene.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen Grill & Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?

Across the inspection record, “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.

How does Dairy Queen Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithonia average of 87.

Has Dairy Queen Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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