Vidalia, Toombs County

The Oaks Bethany ASSISTED LIVING

1400 NE MAIN STREET VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 3, 2026
City
Vidalia
County
Toombs
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 sanitizer at 0 ppm in sanitizer bucket.

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drink cup on the desk with no lid and straw and an open 20oz bottle of Dr. Pepper on the desk. CA all employees must drink from a single use cup with a lid and straw.

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 residue on the inside upper portion of the microwave.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the scoop in coffee ground container being stored with the handle in coffee grinds. And observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the white rice container.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 777 violations

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 raw shell eggs stored on the counter were at 63 degrees F. COS The eggs were thrown out.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked ham in a Ziploc bag, cut watermelon & homemade ranch dressing in the walk-in cooler without a prep/discard date.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed seasoning stored in a glass lidded container without a label stating its contents

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed heavy cream (expired 7/31) and buttermilk (expired 6/6) in the walk-in cooler. COS Expired buttermilk and heavy cream were thrown out. CA All foods pasted their expiration date should be discarded.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish placed in a bowl inside the meat sink to thaw without any running water.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food preparations and washing dishes without a proper hair restraint.

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 employee personal phone left on the prep top counter

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink with sanitizer bucket stored in it. COS: sanitizer bucket moved.

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: Yes

Observed buildup inside ice machine. CA: advised to clean and sanitize regularly.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle & food residue build-up on microwave ceiling. CA: Clean & sanitize all food contact surfaces regularly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken tiles in the walk-in cooler floor & stained ceiling in kitchen from a leaking A/C unit. CA: Repair WIC floor & ceiling.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup on can opener blade. COS: Food handling employee wash, rinsed, and sanitized.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dried-food residue buildup on shelves in walk in cooler.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked, broken, and missing tiles in walk in cooler. Please replace tiles to make floor cleanable.