Dairy Queen

504 E First St, Vidalia, GA 30474

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dairy Queen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Dairy Queen scores about where you'd expect for a Vidalia restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed gravy on hot hold at 130 and 127. COS: Manager discarded cups of gravy and re-heated gravy to 165 since still within in re-heating time window.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed food prep employee put on gloves without washing hands first, handle food for to go order, take customers card, and prepare next to go order without changing gloves or washing hands. CA: Advised person in charge of proper handwashing/glove rules to discuss with employees.

511-6-1.03(5)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter buildup in tea spouts. CA: increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered fries and onion rings in reach in freezer. CA: all foods must be covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled sauce bottles by the frier and in the prep top cooler. CA: all foods out of original packaging must be labeled.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed food handler putting on gloves without washing hands then proceed to take lettuce out of a bag and place into a container. CA CFSM needs to review procedures on when to wash with all food handling staff.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the coke and Mr. Pibb soda nozzles.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: The most current inspection report was not displayed for public viewing.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade with residue. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed homemade ranch in unlabeled container and no date mark in walk in cooler. CA: Manager to date mark ranch as soon as possible for yesterday's date when it was prepped.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. CA: Remove boxes from floor and place on shelving.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered onion rings and hamburger patties in chest freezer. CA: Cover all foods to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed grime build-up on can opener blade. Observed organic matter build-up in the ice machine. CA: Clean food contact surface often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed the sliding door of the reach-in freezer missing seal and handle. CA: Repair so that the door has a seal and can close on its own.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed a sliced banana being stored uncovered on prep equipment. CA: Stored all foods covered and protected against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food and debris build-up in reach-in units. CA: Clean often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed a cup being used as a scoop inside a container of ranch in the walk-in cooler. CA: Only use scoops with a handle.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?

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

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vidalia average of 87.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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