New Super Buffet
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, New Super Buffet has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which New Super Buffet's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed a food handler rinsing out a rag in the handwashing sink. CA The hand washing sink is used for handwashing only
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler making skewers without a proper hair restraint
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood vents to have a build up of grease on them.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
82
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored on the counter, and food items above 41 degrees F in the walk in cooler. The ambient of the walk-in cooler was 50 degrees F. CA A technician was in the facility before I left the site and manager will call when the new compresor is installed.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed the hot water heater was broken, so facility had no hot water. CA The hot water heater must be fixed and a repair person was there at the time of the inspection and stated that they needed a new water heater. Call Health inspector when new water heater is in place
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed food handler drinking out of a metal cup without a lid and straw. CA All food handler must drink from a single use cup with a lid and straw
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed frozen fish stored on the floor thawing and shrimp in the prep sink just in water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of frozen clams stored on the floor at the prep sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed waitresses using customer cups to scoop ice and scoop handler stored in the ice bin at the waitress station
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
64
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler ambient at 50, beef at 51, crab meat at 54 and shrimp at 54. COS: Manager discarded foods. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ambient of reach in cooler at 42, ribs at 45, and chicken at 45. COS: Manager discarded foods. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with residue buildup. CA: Will follow-up in 72 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mac and cheese at 47 covered. COS: Manager discarded mac & cheese, since out of the cooling time window.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches and fly in kitchen area. Pest control treated today.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored in between counters.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed can being used as scoop in sugar.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered shrimp in walk in freezer and uncovered sauces in prep top cooler bottom. COS: Manger covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
52
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box of broccoli stored next to the hand washing sink with water splashing onto food. COS: PIC removed foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet mop heads in mop sink. COS: Manager removed wet mop heads from mop sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, premade sushi, and squid not cold holding at or below 41 degrees F. COS All temperature foods removed and discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a fly on the sushi sheet pan on the buffet. COS the whole pan was removed and thrown out.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead flies on fly traps hanging from the ceiling and above food prep tables.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
78
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut melons, crab salad, & raw beef cold holding at temps above 41F. COS: PIC discarded foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut melons and crab salad improperly cooling with closed lids in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC partially opened containers.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Super Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Super Buffet on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Super Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Super Buffet.
How does New Super Buffet compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?
New Super Buffet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Vidalia average of 87.
Has New Super Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Super Buffet have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Super Buffet 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 New Super Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Super Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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