Burger King

2303 E First St, Vidalia, GA 30474

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Burger King has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Vidalia sits at 87, putting Burger King on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles of sauces with no labels out of original container.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed burgers stored uncovered in reach in freezer.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed dishes wet stacked at 3 compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sausage hot holding at 125F. COS: food discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee without proper hair restraints. COS: Hair net used.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed nuggets in the hot holding unit reading 126 degrees F. COS: The nuggets were discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside shield of the ice machine. CA: Clean, rinse, and sanitize ice machine baffle.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cup stored on a shelf near the food prep line without a lid and a straw. COS The manager throw the drink away

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of chemical degreaser being stored on a rack above clean dishes. COS: Bottle was moved to chemical storage.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed minor organic build-up on ice machine baffle. CA: Clean, rinse, and sanitize ice machine baffle.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an open bag of frozen burgers in a reach-in freezer that was partially opened. COS: freezer was closed. Observed an open bag of chicken fries in the walk-in freezer. CA: Keep all foods being stored covered to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tongs being stored with burger patties with handle touching product. Observed tongs being stored directly on top of plastic container in a RIF. CA: Keep all utensils stored properly.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the facility's phone being stored on rack next to clean dishes. COS: Phone removed from rack. CA: Keep all equipment & utensils stored properly to prevent contamination

511-6-1.05(10)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

Burger King most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Vidalia average of 87.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King 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 Burger King inspected?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

1 Meadows Pkwy

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Vidalia → American restaurants in Georgia → American restaurants in Vidalia