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DeKalb County
Fast Food DeKalb County Permit: fs044-888867

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

2885 Evans Mill Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038

90 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-04-28
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (90) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-04-28 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_fs044-888867_2026-04-28_22236
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed gaskets of cooler drawers and inside reach in freezer near ice cream machine Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed tiles broken at entry of the walk in freezer. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency and have tiles repaired.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed mold like substances in direct contact with TCS food items on the cutting board near the ice cream machine. COS: Cutting board was discarded surface was cleaned and sanitized and new cutting board was installed. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned (III) The amount of food residue accumulation

A (92) Followup
Inspection Date: 2025-10-01 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_fs044-888867_2025-10-01_22235
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed gaskets of cooler drawers and inside reach in freezer near ice cream machine Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed floors under racks in storage area and under fryer unclean to sight with debris build up. Observed tiles broken at entry of the walk in freezer. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency and have tiles repaired.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed both soda machine holders unclean with debris build up in direct contact with soda. COS: Both soda machines with cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency and ensure the holders are cleaned when the nozzles are cleaned.