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651 MAIN ST , THOMSON, GA 30824 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82June 27, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed strong odor coming from clogged drain/floor. C/A - Please get drain fixed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”OBSERED THE HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)”OBSERVED FOODS NOT COVERED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WORKING IN KITCHEN.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed dishes being stacked while wet on drying rack. C/A - ensure all dishes air dry before stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed floors damaged and not easily cleanable. C/A - repair damaged tiles so floors are smooth and easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”OBSERVED DAMAGD GASKET AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”OBSERVED THE A/C NOT WORKING. THE DINING AREA IS 90 AND KITCHEN IS 86 @ 3 COMP SINK & 87 @ FRYERS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)”A90December 11, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed strong odor coming from clogged drain of three compartment sink. C/A - have drain serviced in 30 days.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(b) - system flushing and disinfection (p)”Observed black build up inside of ice machine. C/A - clean more frequently to remove build up. Return in one week to check compliance.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed dishes being stacked while wet on drying rack. C/A - ensure all dishes air dry before stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed floors damaged and not easily cleanable. C/A - repair damaged tiles so floors are smooth and easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed damaged gasket around walk in freezer door. C/A - repair to prevent ice build up on floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A92December 9, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED A VERY STRONG ODOR IN THE KITCHEN FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(b) - system flushing and disinfection (p)”OBSERVED DISHES BEING STACKED WET ON DRYING RACK.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”OBSERVED WIF DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)”OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED WITH MOP HEAD DOWN.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”OBSERVED FLOORS NEEDING DEEP CLEANING AND FLOOR TILES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED THAT ARE HOLDING FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A92June 28, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving pest control, plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH IN THE BACK MOP SINK ROOM.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”OBSERVED A VERY STRONG ODOR IN THE KITCHEN FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS.
−2 points · Cited as “null”OBSERVED WIC & WIF DOORS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
−1 point · Cited as “null”OBSERVED FLOORS NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING OR BROKEN NEED TO BE REPLACED. FLOOR TILES BROKEN/MISSING HOLDING DIRTY WATER.
−1 point · Cited as “null”OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED WITH MOP HEAD DOWN.
−1 point · Cited as “null”B85December 19, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food source, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED OLD FOODS AND OLD GREASE SITTING IN THE BOTTOM OF FRYER. CAUSING THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A BAD ODOR.
−9 points · Cited as “null”OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES ON DRYING RACK BEING STACKED WET.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD ON WIC WALL.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 097-32. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.