The Christian County Health Department has shut down the Pana Dairy Queen after inspectors confirmed a roach infestation inside the restaurant.

According to the department, a complaint was received on November 4th. During the inspection that followed, health officials verified the presence of roaches on several surfaces — including the ice cream machine, fryers, shelves, floors, walls, and even tables in the dining area.

Under the Christian County Food and Sanitation Ordinance, the severity of the violations required an immediate closure of the establishment. The Dairy Queen will remain closed until the violations are corrected and the facility passes a re-inspection.

A $75 non-compliance fee will be due at the time of re-inspection, and additional follow-up inspections will be required at 10, 30, and 60 days to ensure the pest issue has been resolved. The department also says an administrative hearing will be held, which could carry an additional $200 fee.

Inspector Jacob Christner and the Director of Environmental Health were on site during the inspection.