Dairy Queen

811 W Bankhead Hwy, Villa Rica, GA 30180

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Dairy Queen has five inspections in the public record. Dairy Queen was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

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

Dairy Queen's latest score of 74 falls below the Villa Rica average of 85. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with artificial nails not wearing gloves while working with exposed food. Employee put on gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed employee use handwash sink to fill cup. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in mens restroom.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets reading below 150ppm;PIC re-made sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of juice stored on floor of walk-in cooler. PIC moved juice to appropriate location.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bag of lettuce expired by 08/31./discarded

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rag inside hand wash sink; observed employee was dirty rag in hand washing sink./ A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets reading below 100ppm; observed no sanitizer made at three compartment sink and no sanitizer made at dessert prep sink at time of inspection

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking in main dish washing area./allow air dry prior to stacking

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in reach in dessert freezer./defrost as needed

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed old label left in many plastic containers./remove old labels during the washing process

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket reading below 100ppm; observed no sanitizer made at three compartment sink and dessert prep sink at time of inspection./corrected

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler holding TCS foods above 41F with cheese at 48F, lettuce 46F, shreeded cheese 47F./keep prep top cooler closed to be able to maintain adequate temperatures and use shallow pans to store cheese

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed water accumulation in dining room due to a busted pipe./proof has been shown for scheduled for repair

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal phone stored on counter top./moved

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 19, 2024

Initial

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer. / Repair machine or replace to prevent possible contamination of food.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up of mold like substance on the gasket of reach in cooler / freezer. / Clean frequently to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracked floor tiles in kitchen area. / Replace broken tiles to prevent pests.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed debris build up on the walk-in cooler floor under the wire racks. / Clean frequently.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed wire shelves in the walk-in cooler with rust and mold like substance present. / Clean shelves and paint rusted areas or replace. Clean often enough to prevent build up.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Apr 10, 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 three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.

How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Villa Rica?

Dairy Queen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Villa Rica average of 85.

Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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