Chandler's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Chandler's has five inspections in the public record. Chandler's was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up four times.
Chandler's scores about where you'd expect for a Thomasville restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
95
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1-.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 mops not hung to dry after or in between use. Mops Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chandler's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chandler's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chandler's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chandler's.
How does Chandler's compare to other restaurants in Thomasville?
Chandler's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Thomasville average of 98.
Has Chandler's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chandler's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chandler's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chandler's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chandler's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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