Vidalia, Toombs County

HUDDLE HOUSE OF VIDALIA

2613 E FIRST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food

Latest score

Nov 13, 2025

City

Vidalia

County

Toombs

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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3-1A - food obtained from approved source

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(2)(g) - game animals(p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing internal thermometers for units.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee without hair restraint washing dishes.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drinks and food in cold holding units.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(c) - microwave ovens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 796 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

May 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed batter mix uncovered in both front reach in coolers

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed bacon in the reach-in drawer & hashbrowns in the reach-in cooler being stored uncovered. COS: Pic covered foods.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a stirring spoon being stored directly on countertop. COS: Pic removed spoon from counter.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.