Vidalia, Toombs County

Papa Buck's BBQ

1500 E 1 ST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food

Latest score

Apr 14, 2026

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 866 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cup of margarine uncovered on the counter, uncovered container of corn in the prep top cooler, and open box of corn in the reach in freezer

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ground beef in the tube thawing in stagnant water in the prep sink

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler without proper hair restraint on that covered the entire head. COS The food handler put on a hair net

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler with a watch on, one with bracelets on and another with a ring with a stone. COS The food handlers took off the watch and bracelets

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 cups being used as scoops in the containers of noodles and salt. COS The cups were removed

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 an employee cup was stored on a shelf beside facility bowls and containers and employees red bull cans stored in the reach in cooler on a shelf with facility food products

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 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 cheese at 44, and lettuce at 47 in prep cooler. ambient of prep cooler at 44. COS: discarded out of temp items and do not use until repaired and rechecked by the health department.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed squash casserole at 125, brisket 126, boston butt at 131 and butter beans at 116 in warmer. COS: food out of temp discarded.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lettuce, cheese and other food items stored in the bottom of the prep cooler uncovered.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution under the sink not labeled. COS: spray bottle labeled.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 886 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 no paper towels at handwashing station. COS: Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed can opener blade with buildup. COS: Manager cleaned and sanitized.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meat thawing in sink not under running water. COS: Manager placed meat under running water.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing self-closing doors to men's and women's restrooms.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors in kitchen damaged.

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 drink beside hot hold on counter.

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freshly sliced tomatoes in a prep top cooler with an internal temp of 44F. CA: Advised PIC to properly cool tomatoes to 41F before setting up to cold hold.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 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: No

Observed foods stored uncovered in a reach-in cooler. COS: Cook covered foods.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed grease build up on vent hood. CA: Clean vent hood.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 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 sliced meat at 50, tomato at 50, ambient at 45, cheese at 57, and cheese at 48. Do not use this prep top cooler until re-checked by the health department. Discarded these foods cold holding above 41.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shredded pork at 125 and chicken at 123. Discarded pork and chicken.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors in kitchen area torn and peeling. Replace flooring to be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease buildup on ventilation hood and fry equipment.