The Kountry Kafe

115 Se Main St, Vidalia, GA 30474

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Kountry Kafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which The Kountry Kafe's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler ambient at 53, cheese at 53, sausage at 47, and tuna salad at 48. COS: Manager discarded. Do not use unit until re-checked by the health department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed grits at 127. COS: Manager discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the shield inside the ice machine. CA The ice machine shield must be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent the build up of organic matter. EH will check on 9/15/2025

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered container of batter, container of butter blend and a flour mix on a shelf and counter in the kitchen

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed a big hole in the floor between the door way between the dish room and the kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed light showing around the entire back door frame. The frame was coming off from the building

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup in soda nozzles, ice machine, and microwaves. COS: Manager removed soda nozzles to clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered baked potatoes, seasonings, and waffle mix. COS: Manager covered foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on fry equipment and hood.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed box of bacon stored on hand washing sink. COS: bacon moved.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on ice machine and soda nozzles. CA: advised to clean and sanitize immediately.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the soda nozzles. CA Clean and sanitize immediately

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cup stored on a shelf with food products & equipment. COS The employee drink was thrown away

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed batter for waffles and pancakes uncovered and container of cooked potatoes uncovered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed scoop without a handle stored in the cooked potatoes. COS The scoop was taken out of the potatoes

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Kountry Kafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Kountry Kafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Kountry Kafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Kountry Kafe.

How does The Kountry Kafe compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?

The Kountry Kafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vidalia average of 87.

Has The Kountry Kafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Kountry Kafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Kountry Kafe 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 The Kountry Kafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Kountry Kafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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