Vidalia, Toombs County

New Super Buffet

3109 E FIRST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food

Latest score

May 1, 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.

May 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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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 food handler rinsing out a rag in the handwashing sink. CA The hand washing sink is used for handwashing only

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler making skewers without a proper hair restraint

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 the ventilation hood vents to have a build up of grease on them.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 786 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shell eggs stored on the counter, and food items above 41 degrees F in the walk in cooler. The ambient of the walk-in cooler was 50 degrees F. CA A technician was in the facility before I left the site and manager will call when the new compresor is installed.

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 food handler drinking out of a metal cup without a lid and straw. CA All food handler must drink from a single use cup with a lid and straw

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the hot water heater was broken, so facility had no hot water. CA The hot water heater must be fixed and a repair person was there at the time of the inspection and stated that they needed a new water heater. Call Health inspector when new water heater is in place

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed frozen fish stored on the floor thawing and shrimp in the prep sink just in water.

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 frozen clams stored on the floor at the prep sink.

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 waitresses using customer cups to scoop ice and scoop handler stored in the ice bin at the waitress station

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 808 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 prep top cooler ambient at 50, beef at 51, crab meat at 54 and shrimp at 54. COS: Manager discarded foods. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.

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 ambient of reach in cooler at 42, ribs at 45, and chicken at 45. COS: Manager discarded foods. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.

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 uncovered shrimp in walk in freezer and uncovered sauces in prep top cooler bottom. COS: Manger covered.

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 ice machine with residue buildup. CA: Will follow-up in 72 hours.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mac and cheese at 47 covered. COS: Manager discarded mac & cheese, since out of the cooling time window.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches and fly in kitchen area. Pest control treated today.

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 knife stored in between counters.

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 can being used as scoop in sugar.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a box of broccoli stored next to the hand washing sink with water splashing onto food. COS: PIC removed foods.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet mop heads in mop sink. COS: Manager removed wet mop heads from mop sink.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 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: Yes

Observed raw chicken, premade sushi, and squid not cold holding at or below 41 degrees F. COS All temperature foods removed and discarded

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a fly on the sushi sheet pan on the buffet. COS the whole pan was removed and thrown out.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead flies on fly traps hanging from the ceiling and above food prep tables.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 862 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: Yes

Observed cut melons, crab salad, & raw beef cold holding at temps above 41F. COS: PIC discarded foods.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cut melons and crab salad improperly cooling with closed lids in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC partially opened containers.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 805 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 salmon at 45, crab salad at 43, egg at 45, chicken at 43, and ambient of prep top cooler at 43. COS: Discarded eggs and moved chicken to unit with ambient of 41 or below. Do not use unit until re-checked by 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 salmon at 133 and coconut shrimp at 124 on hot buffet. COS: Manager discarded coconut shrimp and salmon.

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 uncovered bread in reach in freezer and uncovered sweet & sour chicken and breaded shrimp in reach in cooler.

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 no date mark or discard date on time/temperature sensitive foods prepped yesterday. COS: Manager labeled foods prepped yesterday.

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 no thermometers in any cooling units inside. Thermometers must be in all units inside.