DQ Grill & Chill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited DQ Grill & Chill four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “utensils, equipment and linens”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Greensboro average 83, so DQ Grill & Chill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed food items- tomatoes, chesses hot dog- not date marked in the walk-in cooler, prep top cooler, and cooler in the main kitchen area. Corrective action: all time/temperature food and ready-to-eat food shall be date-marked when held for more than 24 hours. PIC was informed and instructed to date-mark the concerned food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Grocery bags are used as a container for the bananas- not an approved container.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of food stored on the floor of the dry storage and walk-in freezer. Ensure food items are stored 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed amber containers wet stacking on the shelf for dry dishes. Ensure they are fully air-dried.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service items for the Ice cream mix (open) not protected from contamination
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like substances inside the ice chute of the ice (drink) machine in the front service area. CA: All surface food contact surface shall be clean frequently to prevent mold growth or accumulation. Ice chute shall be cleaned by 07/23/2025
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored in the right prep top cooler (make table) not protected or covered, and the unit lid was removed. Corrected Action: packed and unpacked food, food stored shall be covered or resealed properly, unless when they are actively cooling, they may be uncovered (if on a speed rack). All COS food containers were covered with single lids, and the unit lid was installed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of food stored on the floor of the dry and walk-in freezer. Ensure food items are stored 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed a food employee/handler with a bracelet on their wrist. No more than a plain weeding band on wrist and hand, COS - it was removed during the inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door is not a self-closing door as required
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed food items not date marked in the walk-in cooler_ tomatoes_ Make table (left)-tomatoes-, cheese in prep cooler at the main kitchen, milk in cooler at ice cream station. Corrective action (CA): All ready-to-eat foods shall be date-marked when held for more than 24 hours. Ready-to-eat food can be held for 7 days. person in charge was informed to always date marked when a milk bottle is open and also mark cheese when they prep with the prep and discard date. corrected on-site (COS) tomatoes were discarded. Milk and cheese were marked since they were prep on the day of the inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. all food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Last inspection was not displayed at the drive-thru and pickup windows.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plastic clear pans stacking wet on shelf at the 3-compartment sink area. Allow to fully air dry before stacking them vertically.
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service box items stored on the floor in the dry storage area. All single service items shall be stored 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed door of the bottom part of the right make table not in good repair. ensure all equipment is in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door is not a self-closing door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several food items- Hotdog, gravy, tomatoes, cheese, not held at 41°F or below in the prep right cooler, prep left cooler, and left make table at the main kitchen area. Corrective action (CA): time/temperature for control safety (TCS) foods shall be 41°F for cold holding. Corrected on-site (COS) All concerned foods were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a cup with a handle stored in the sugar container with the handle touching the sugar on the shelf above the prep table next to the 3-compartment sink.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plastic clear pans stacking wet on a clean dish shelf at the 3-compartment sink area. Allow to fully air dry before stacking them vertically.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service box items stored on the floor in the back storage room. All single service items shall be stored 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Prep right cooler, prep left cooler, and left make table at the main kitchen cannot maintain TCS food in proper temperature of 41°F or below. The ambient temperature of the right pep cooler was 43°F and the left pep cooler was 46°F. The make table ambient was 66°F. they shall be serviced and the person in charge shall contact the health department for a follow-up equipment inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of ice on the door and inside the walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door is not a self-closing door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was DQ Grill & Chill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at DQ Grill & Chill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at DQ Grill & Chill?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at DQ Grill & Chill.
How does DQ Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Greensboro?
DQ Grill & Chill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Greensboro average of 83.
Has DQ Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at DQ Grill & Chill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at DQ Grill & Chill 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 DQ Grill & Chill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, DQ Grill & Chill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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