Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Dairy Queen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 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, “adequate ventilation and lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Locust Grove restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. Chicken fritters, fries, and breaded popcorn chicken was observed thawed in the walk in freezer. The freezer was left open while the gaskets were being changed. PIC instructed to relocate all thawed chicken fritters, breaded popcorn chicken, and fries to the walk in cooler. Thawed TCS foods cannot be refrozen. PIC and owner agreed to relocate thawed products.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed sealed boxes of chicken fritters with pools of stagnant water store on top of the boxes as a result of a condensation leak coming from the condenser in the walk in freezer. The freezer was cut off to repair the gasket according to the owner. After opening the box to confirm the packages were sealed, PIC advised to removed sealed packages from the boxes and relocate to the walk in cooler due to the product being thawed.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of water and medicine stored in the food preparation area. Employees should store their personal items in a designated area and not in an area that could cause contamination to food items being served. The bottle and medicine were both removed (COS). Employee cell phone was also stored in the food preparation area. Observed build up on vent in the men's restroom. Also observed a pillow and blanket stored in a reach in freezer not being used in the storage room identified as private (Do not enter). Ice cream and cakes are being stored in the restricted room in freezers.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
78
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chili stored in the steamer at 100F. Employee did not properly reheat the chili before placing it in the steamer to hot hold. PIC removed the chili and properly reheated it to 165F (COS).
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of water inside of the reach in freezer resting on frozen food items. Employee should store their personal items in a designated area and not in an area that could cause contamination to food items being served. The bottle was removed (COS).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of portioned white gravy without a expiration or preparation date in the reach in cooler. PIC added a date (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the food service permit posted expired (1/1/25). Please display the current food permit.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensil stored in water at 73F. Utensils must be stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The water was discarded (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service trays not inverted or protected on the back of the prep top cooler.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler in need of cleaning due to an accumulation of old food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed prepped food products without a preparation or disposal date (white gravy, diced tomatoes, diced pineapples, & brownies).
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a bag of bird feed and a bucket of wild bird feed stored in the storage area of the kitchen. Employees may not provide food to pet animals. The bird feed should be removed and not kept at the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the black lines running from the motor, blowers, and the facing of the blowers in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris and a black mold-like debris. Observed cardboard boxes being used for shelf lining near the fryers. The boxes are not smooth, easily cleanable, or nonabsorbent.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the garbage dumpster missing a drain plug. The plug will need to be replaced.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed wood pallets behind the garbage dumpster and other items. These items will need to be removed and placed inside of the garbage dumpster for pick up, so it will not attract pests.
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the wall by the mop sink with raw exposed wood and not properly sealed. This will need to be painted to make smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Observed some ceiling tile with stains on the hot line.(Repeat). Observed a hole in the ceiling tile by the back door, front-end, and in the private room. The private room have deep freezers with food products for the facility stored. The holes will need to be sealed to prevent insects and pests from entering.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a dust debris on the hot line's ceiling tile. These will need to be cleaned to prevent contamination on food products.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
64
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an ice scoop laying in the ice on the front-end. Scoop was placed with the handle up. (COS)
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the wall by the mop sink with raw exposed wood. This will need to be painted to make smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Also, observed a damaged ceiling tile in the cake decor room and some stained tile on the "hot line" (ceiling tile).
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a cutting board with deep cuts and peeling. PIC discarded the board (COS).
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a shelf lining with an accumulation of old food debris. PIC removed the shelf lining.(COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen 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 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 three times per year on average.
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