Southside Wings

501 South Church St, Thomaston, GA 30286
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Southside Wings has been inspected three times since 2024. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Thomaston average 93, so Southside Wings trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying towels at the handwash sink in the kitchen. All hand sinks shall be supplied with drying towel to ensure proper handwashing.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed box of Franks Red Hot hot sauce stored on the floor and cooking oil stored on the floor. Food shall be stored 6" off the floor to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage without a lid on the prep table while another employee was prepping. Employee drinks and personal belongings shall be stored in a designated area away from food and food prep areas. Employee removed the beverage
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a bag of onions stored on top of a box of bleach. Chemicals shall be stored away from food.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease and debris under/behind the grill/fry station. Observed debris beside the ice machine. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease and debris under/beside the cook/fry station. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation of grease and debris
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southside Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southside Wings on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southside Wings?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southside Wings.

How does Southside Wings compare to other restaurants in Thomaston?

Southside Wings most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Thomaston average of 93.

Has Southside Wings' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Southside Wings have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Southside Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Southside Wings inspected?

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