Dairy Queen

545 Panther Dr, Jefferson, GA 30549

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dairy Queen four times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average for Jefferson sits at 90, putting Dairy Queen on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical in spray bottle on chemical shelf by mop sink unlabeled. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all chemicals transfered from original container must be labeled. Item identified as degreaser and labeled.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RAID in establishment's office. CA: PIC instructed household pesticides/insecticides are not permitted in food service establishments. PIC discarded RAID.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed single service cup used as scoop in salt and pepper container by grill. Cup removed.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes tightly stacked while wet on clean dish shelf across chemical shelves. Dishes unstacked to allow for air-drying.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet mop not hung to dry. PIC hung mop to dry.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Jefferson?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jefferson average of 90.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

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