Vidalia Inn

1509 E First St, Vidalia, GA 30474

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Vidalia Inn, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Vidalia restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the boiled eggs in the dining area reach in cooler was at 43 degrees F. The ambient of the reach in cooler was 40 degrees F. COS The boiled eggs were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. COS: person in charge refilled paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floor tiles missing near handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed peeling wallpaper by reach in freezer.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks in reach in cooler.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor tile by hand sink and around counter missing/ not in good repair. Observed peeling wall/ wall paper by reach in freezer.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed sausage on hot bar at 1236. COS: Manager discarded sausage.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler in lobby area with ambient at 42, yogurt at 42, and boiled eggs at 47. COS: Manager discarded boiled eggs and yogurt.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks and food in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed tile missing by the hand washing sink exposing raw cement and unsealed concrete floor underneath the three compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal food items stored with the facility food items in the reach in freezer.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vidalia Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vidalia Inn on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vidalia Inn?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vidalia Inn.

How does Vidalia Inn compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

Vidalia Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vidalia average of 87.

Has Vidalia Inn's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vidalia Inn 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 Vidalia Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vidalia Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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