Tree House Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Tree House Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Tree House Bar & Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler ambient at 48, shrimp at 42, and ribeye at 43. COS: Manager moved meat to walk in cooler. Tech is working on unit. Do not use 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 reach in cooler drawer ambient at 46. Do not use unit until re-checked by the health department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a chemical spray bottle being stored on shelf with pans and bleach being stored in dry storage next to grits. CA: chemicals should be stored away from food items and pans.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed expired milk (ex. 8/23) in reach in cooler and expired grits (July) in dry storage. CA: dispose of all expired food items.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dried food buildup on upper inside portion of microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled on shelf storing pans. CA: all chemicals out of original container should be labeled.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed Ibuprofen being stored next to sauces on shelf above prep table. CA: medicine should be stored away from food items.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available for sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed batteries being stored on shelf in dry storage with food items. CA: store batteries away from food items.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered peppers and onions on prep table and open pork skins bag in dry storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled sauces in shelf over prep table, seasonings by the grill, sauces in reach in cooler, and seasoning in dry storage. CA: foods out of origianl container should be labeled.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed thawed fish in reduced oxygen packaging. CA: fish should be removed from packaging to thaw.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed pickle buckets on floor in dry storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet rag on prep table.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle in fish meal in the fish meal container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
35
Jul 7, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed missing quaternary ammonium test strips for 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed inside top of 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 ice machine with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed concrete floor in back area not sealed. CA: Flooring must be smooth, and cleanable.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed men's and women's restrooms without self-closing doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored in mop sink and not hung to dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed bags of ice and packages of meat on the floor in the walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee wearing watch during food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood in the bar area underneath bar top and cabinets under 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(2)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled sauces and coleslaw in walk in cooler and cold storage drawers in the kitchen. CA: Food out of the original container need a label.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
52
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine missing a thermometer for heat sanitizing/test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trashcan with a lid missing from the ladies bathroom.
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood in the bar area underneath the bar top and cabinets and concrete that was not sealed in back storage area
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Both bathrooms doors do not self close.
511-6-1.07(5)(i)
78
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM for facility. CA: advised to get a CFSM ASAP, will follow up during next inspection.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tree House Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tree House Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tree House Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tree House Bar & Grill.
How does Tree House Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?
Tree House Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Vidalia average of 87.
Has Tree House Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tree House Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tree House Bar & Grill 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 Tree House Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tree House Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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