Dairy Queen
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Dairy Queen has three inspections in the public record. Dairy Queen was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Stockbridge sits at 79, putting Dairy Queen on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of microwave stored as clean with food debris. Advised PIC equipment food contact surface and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of ice microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees prepping with bracelets. Advised PIC jewelry except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles near 3-Compartment Sink. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles of the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer bucket with a sanitization concentration of 0 ppm Quat near the front-service. Advised PIC cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be that Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Advised PIC to increase the sanitization concentration of the front-service sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the storage rack at the 3-compartment sink and storage racks in the walk-in cooler stored as clean with rusting and accumulation. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the facility.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout facility in main kitchen area. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles of the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry at back door of unit. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. CA: Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip on the back door of the facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no key drop delivery contract at time of inspection. Advised PIC key drop delivery shall be monitored. CA: Advised PIC to obtain Key Drop Delivery Contract and maintain on file.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed child in front-food service area. Advised PIC Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. CA: Advised PIC to remove all unauthorized personnel from the front-service area.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry at back door of unit. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. CA: Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip on the back door of the facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed one live roach activity in back area of facility. Advised PIC controlling pests the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: eliminating harborage conditions. Advised PIC to call professional pest control to have establishment serviced.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing food without hair restraint. Advised PIC employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. CA: Advised PIC to place hair restraints while prepping food and handling clean utensils and equipment.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees with bracelets and watch, working with. Advised PIC Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. CA: Advised PIC to have employees remove bracelet and watch.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of storage rack at 3-compartment sink with debris and nonfood contact surfaces of the exterior portion of chest freezer and exterior portion of fryers. Observed accumulated debris on fan unit inside of Walk-In-Cooler. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the facility.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout facility in main kitchen area. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dairy Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen.
How does Dairy Queen compare to other restaurants in Stockbridge?
Dairy Queen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Stockbridge average of 79.
Has Dairy Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Queen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.
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