Southern Pines

423 Covington Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Southern Pines appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Thomasville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaks in "Inn" 3 compartment sink in kitchen. A plumbing system shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to law. PIC stated she would would get maintenance to repair leak.
511-6-1.06(2)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with no paper towels. Hand wash sinks shall be equipped with paper towels, soap, hot water, proper signage and a trashcan. PIC stated she would refill paper towel dispenser immediately.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the kitchen wall in need of repair. Floors, walls and ceilings should be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed multiple mops in mop buckets in between uses. Mops shall be hung to air dry between use.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mildew and slime on inside of ice machine in serving kitchen. Ice machine should be placed on a regular cleaning schedule in order to prevent food contamination. PIC will have it cleaned today and will not serve this ice to clients.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls soiled and covered with food debris in both kitchens. Facility in need of deep cleaning. A cleaning schedule should be maintained in order to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of freezers, inside bottom of freezers and reach in coolers, shelves, counters. Need general cleaning as discussed with PIC. Facility should develop detailed cleaning schedule or hire cleaning company as discussed during inspection. PIC states facility will be deep cleaned immediately.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Pines last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Pines on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Pines?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Pines.

How does Southern Pines compare to other restaurants in Thomasville?

Southern Pines most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Thomasville average of 98.

Has Southern Pines' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Pines have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Pines is inspected around two times per year on average.