Huddle House of Vidalia

2613 E First St, Vidalia, GA 30474

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Huddle House of Vidalia has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

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

Huddle House of Vidalia's latest score of 74 falls below the Vidalia average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

3-1A - food obtained from approved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed deer meat for personal use being stored in reach in cooler. COS: PIC removed deer meat and disposed of it.

511-6-1.04(2)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored with handles down. CA: Utensils should be stored handle up to prevent contaminating food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hashbrowns uncovered in reach in cooler and uncovered fries, chicken tenders, and okra in freezer drawers. COS: PIC covered and sealed all food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed phone, cigarettes, and hand cream stored with coffee and filters. CA: personal items should be stored in designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks and food in cold holding units.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed missing internal thermometers for units.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraint washing dishes.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing station without paper towels. COS: PIC replaced paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on microwave plate. CA: Clean often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(6)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris on floors & under 3-compartment sink. CA: Clean floors often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods above 41F in the back reach-in cooler. COS: TCS discarded. CA: Foods cold holding shall be held at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed a cup and scrubbing pad on hand washing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed foods being stored uncovered in the front reach-in cooler. CA: Keep foods covered when not in use.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the reach-in cooler in the back area with a door seal that is unable to keep the unit's door closed. (TCS foods were 41F & below. PIC states that TCS foods will be moved to WIC & that a request has been issued for repair of door) CA: Fix unit's door within 72 hours.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris & build-up in reach-in units, waffle making station, & on the outside of equipment. CA: Clean equipment regularly to prevent build-up of debris & food.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris on floors & under 3-compartment sink. CA: Clean floors often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

May 7, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels missing at the handwashing station in the front. COS Paper towels placed at the handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dried food debris that had built up on the upper and bottom portion inside the microwave

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee with a watch and bracelet on their wrist.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of bread stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed batter mix uncovered in both front reach in coolers

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huddle House of Vidalia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huddle House of Vidalia on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huddle House of Vidalia?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Huddle House of Vidalia.

How does Huddle House of Vidalia compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

Huddle House of Vidalia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Vidalia average of 87.

Has Huddle House of Vidalia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huddle House of Vidalia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Huddle House of Vidalia 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 Huddle House of Vidalia inspected?

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

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