Thomasville, Thomas County

CHANDLER'S

1010 E JACKSON ST THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

Food
Latest score
100
Jan 21, 2026
City
Thomasville
County
Thomas
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed floor and floor covering damaged and not easily cleanable throughout facility. Observed grease build up on kitchen and uneven and dark colored surfaces not easily cleanable.
Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Owner states kitchen floors will be replaced with new tile, light in color, by the end of 2025, they already have it lined up- just waiting on the workers to start.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 8610 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3 - hygienic practices

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with beard prepping food without proper hair and beard restraint. 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.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 buckets of sanitizer reading "zero" strength chemical sanitizer. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-4-.05(6)(m). PIC replaced water with correct sanitizer strength at time of inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap at back door, holes in the walls, "attic" access point cracked. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plumbing issues were observed during this inspection, as well as during multiple previous inspections. These issues have resulted in standing water on the floor and recurring clogs in the 3-compartment sink and fruit/veg sink. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 mops not hung to dry after or in between use. Mops Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged flooring inside walk in cooler. Observed chipping paint and broken tiles in kitchen. Equipment and surfaces shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. WIC flooring shall be replaced immediately.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mildew and chipping paint on walk in cooler door and doorway. Observed encrusted food debris on equipment and surfaces throughout facility (including spilled sugar, spilled syrup packs, red substance in cooler, onion peels, dust and encrusted unknown food debris) Surfaces and equipment shall be cleaned at any time to prevent contamination of food. Facility in need of deep cleaning throughout. PIC states surfaces will be cleaned immediately, owner states walk in cooler will be removed from facility at some point.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster / grease receptacle area outside in need of cleaning and removal of trash/unused equipment. Observed thick grease buildup on and around grease disposal tank. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Any unused equipment should be removed from the garbage area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor and floor covering damaged and not easily cleanable throughout facility. Observed grease build up on kitchen and dining room floors and uneven and dark colored surfaces not easily cleanable. Observed dining room ceiling tiles damaged and stained from leaks and moisture. Observed floors, walls and ceilings covered in dust and debris. Owner stated 2 years ago- repairs would be made within 6 months.

Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed light in WIC flickering. Lighting should be adequate in food prep and food storage areas. Owner states entire WIC will be removed at some point. Also observed ventilation system not adequate for facility as evident with buildup of grease and smoke/fumes present. Observed a fan in kitchen covered with dust and debris. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hot holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods below required temperature of 135 degrees or above. See temperature log for said items. All hot held hazardous food items must be maintained at proper temperatures when held hot. COS- discarded all items out of temp.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mildew and chipping paint on walk in cooler door and doorway. Surfaces and equipment shall be cleaned at any time to prevent contamination of food. PIC states surfaces will be cleaned immediately. Owner states WIC will be removed from facility at some point with renovation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors covered in food debris and in need of cleaning and repair throughout facility. Floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Owner states they plan to repair the floors soon.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed light in WIC flickering. Lighting should be adequate in food prep and food storage areas. Owner states entire WIC will be removed with renovation.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mildew and chipping paint on walk in cooler door and doorway. Surfaces and equipment shall be cleaned at any time to prevent contamination of food. PIC states surfaces will be cleaned immediately. Owner states WIC will be removed from facility at some point with renovation. Correct by 2/27/2024

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors covered in food debris and in need of cleaning and repair throughout facility. Floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Owner states they plan to repair the floors soon.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light in WIC flickering. Lighting should be adequate in food prep and food storage areas. Owner states entire WIC will be removed with renovation.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris and splatter in microwave. Observed mildew and chipping paint on walk in door and doorway on WIC. Observed shelving in WIC covered with old food debris and possible rust. Surfaces and equipment shall be cleaned at any time to prevent contamination of food. PIC states shelves will be replaced and surfaces will be cleaned immediately. Correct by 7/27/23