Melody's Coastal Cafe

34 N Coastal Hwy, Midway, GA 31320

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Melody's Coastal Cafe has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Melody's Coastal Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Midway average of 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

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

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two approx gallon size containers of soup and one of tartar sauce in walk-in cooler dated 9/19. Corrected on site by discarding. Observed 1 gallon jug of milk held with a sell by date of 9/23. Corrected on site by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Facility does not have a valid food safety manager certification posted

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

Inspector notes: Observed vacuum packaged pork and steak and prime rib in walk-in coolers and freezers that appear to have been packaged on premise. Pork in walk-in cooler is dated 9/3. Beef was dated 9/25. Neither product was labelled with a processing time. A variance and/or HACCP is required for reduced oxygen packaging foods on premise if the food is held in the package longer than 48 hours. TO vacuum package foods on premise without a Variance or HACCP the food must be 1. Labeled with the production time and date, 2. Held at 41°F (5°C) or less during refrigerated storage, and 3. Removed from its package in the food service establishment within 48 hours after packaging.

511-6-1.04(6)(k)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Facility has installed a dish machine in bar area. Observed no concentration of sanitizer in final rinse. Facility should utilize dish machine in kitchen to sanitize bar glassware until this is corrected.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed exposed studs and rafters, and bare wood in area next to new walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.07(2)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles displaced from grid in kitchen. Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood filters.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed coving coming loose from base of wall in dry storage/prep area between main kitchen and pizza kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed romaine lettuce, spring mix lettuce, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, imitation crab, diced ham, bleu cheese, pasta salad, and macaroni salad held on salad bar above 41F. Observed temperature of batter(contains milk & eggs) in battering station above 41F. Items on salad bar were discarded. Thermostat was adjusted on batter station and temperature appeared to decrease. Salad bar temperatures were noted on previous inspection.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no concentration of chlorine at dish machine using either facility or EH test strips. Facility will use 3-compartment sink until machine is repaired

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melody's Coastal Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melody's Coastal Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Melody's Coastal Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Melody's Coastal Cafe.

How does Melody's Coastal Cafe compare to other restaurants in Midway?

Melody's Coastal Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Midway average of 91.

Has Melody's Coastal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Melody's Coastal Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Melody's Coastal Cafe 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 Melody's Coastal Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Melody's Coastal Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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