Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic

222 Barnesville St, Thomaston, GA 30286

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Thomaston average 93, so Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered in the walk in cooler (raw chicken in buckets). All food shall be covered at all times to prevent contamination

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed an employee beverage not covered and cell phone in food prep area. All personal items and employee drinks shall be stored in a designated area away from food and food prep areas.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed food (buckets of raw chicken) stored on the floor. All food and food items shall be stored 6 inches off the floor

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease and debris under the cook/fry station. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying towels at hand wash sink. All hand wash sinks shall be supplied with hand drying towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in reach in freezers. All cold holding for food storage shall be supplied with appropriate temperature measuring devices to ensure food are being kept at appropriate temperature

511-6-1.05(3)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed foods stored uncovered in reach in freezers (Okra and chicken patty) and in the walk in cooler (raw chicken in buckets and cole slaw). All food shall be covered at all times to prevent contamination

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed hotdogs outside of its original container not labeled. All food and food products removed from its original container shall be labeled with its common name.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink. All hand wash sinks shall have proper signage to ensure sink is for handwashing only

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease and debris under the cook/fry station. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed two live roaches on prep table near microwave.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic.

How does Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic compare to other restaurants in Thomaston?

Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Thomaston average of 93.

Has Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tony Smith's Barnesville St Big Chic means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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