Dairy Queen

1641 Spring Rd Se, Smyrna, GA 30080

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dairy Queen stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Smyrna average 85, so Dairy Queen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle holding pine cleaner without label stored in crate next to dish machine in kitchen. Operator labeled spray bottle during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed chicken salad without date labeled stored in lowboy cooler across from cook line in kitchen. Operator states chicken salad prepared on Monday 3/9/26. Operator properly labeled container. -Observed sautéed Brussels sprouts without date labeled stored in lowboy cooler across from cook line in kitchen. Operator states Brussel sprouts prepared on Wednesday 3/11/26. Operator properly labeled container.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple pairs of tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. Operator removed tongs and properly stored during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler shelves, gaskets, exterior doors and door handles soiled with food debris accumulation throughout kitchen. Operator instructed to properly clean and sanitize all non food contact surfaces during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed low light levels provided in walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator instructed to correct within 7 days during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

May 1, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle holding pine cleaner without label stored in crate next to dish machine in kitchen. Operator labeled spray bottle during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed low light levels provided in walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator instructed to correct within 7 days during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple pairs of tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. Operator removed tongs and properly stored during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed three unlabeled spray bottle of chemical. Bar manager labeled all spray bottle at bar.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled walk in cooler racks. Must clean all the racks inside the walk in cooler weekly.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled prep top coolers door gaskets. Must clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed two large containers of up chicken stored inside walk in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. Kitchen employee covered both containers.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed interior of wall-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue on walls and floors under storage racks. Must clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Must clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed water leaking at both water handles at prep sink. Must repair with 7 days.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed paint peeling on ceilings and walls inside kitchen. Observed dirty walls throughout kitchen.. Must clean

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Smyrna average of 85.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.

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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