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623 E FIRST ST , VIDALIA, GA 30474 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on September 2, 2025, scoring 67/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 75. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (September 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Inspection history
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C75September 14, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed meatballs at 118 and reheated to 165. COS: Reheated meatballs to 165 since still within 4 hour re-heating time window.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed sanitizer being used to wash dishes and in sanitizer buckets at 500 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no certified food safety manager at facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed uncovered bread on rack in prep area and uncovered bread in walk in freezer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed meat thawing not under running water. COS: Manager placed thawing meat under running water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed no hair restraint for food handling employee.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed last inspection not posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”B88March 12, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed two different sliced chicken stripes in the prep top cooler reading above 41 degrees F. COS Ice added underneath the container so that the food temperatures can be reading 41 degrees F or below until fix. CA Continue to place ice in the unit until fixed, then call health department at (912) 670-0920.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed a food handler preparing deli meats had bracelets on while working. COS The food handler took the bracelets off.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A96September 11, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee washing dishes without beard guard, beard over 1/2 inch long.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed old inspection report on display.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U67September 2, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food handler remove gloves, handle cash, pull up pants, and put on gloves without washing hands first before making a sandwich.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed tomatoes at 44, chicken at 44, and an ambient temperature of 46 in the prep top cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed black organic matter in the sweet tea spout.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed three compartment sink leaking onto the floor.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed food handler dumping sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed light showing from under the backdoor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the ambient temperature of the prep top cooler at 46.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed the mop being stored in mop bucket with dirty water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A92March 13, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and garbage & waste.
Observed facility with expired certified food safety manager.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed food handling employee without proper hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed food handling employees wearing bracelets while prepping food . COS: Manger had employees remove bracelets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed dumpster lid broken.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed cracked and broken floor tiles at back door.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A91August 29, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed purple chemical bottle stored next to bowls and above pans & lids. COS The chemical bottle was thrown away.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed employee with an open red bull can on the counter.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed cardboard boxes placed on the floor of the walk in cooler that were wet and dirty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B87March 5, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several TCS foods cold holding at temps above 41F on prep top cooler. PTC ambient 50. COS: Foods discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed WIC with an ambient of 47. COS: Facility voluntarily closed & called maintenance to repair unit to properly cold hold at 41F or below. Facility cannot operate until WIC is fixed & must call the health department to verify that the WIC has an ambient of 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed foods prepped on 3/5/24 cooling improperly in WIC with closed lids that are collecting condensation.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed prep top cooler ambient at 50F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”Observed bread oven leaking water onto the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (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 138-301. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.