Dickeys BBQ Pit

5369 Laurel Island Pkwy, Kingsland, GA 31548

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dickeys BBQ Pit has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Single-use/single-service articles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Kingsland restaurant, which scores around 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed spoiled cheese with mold-like growth in the prep top during service. // PIC threw out

511-6-1.04(1)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed wiping cloth sanitizer not registering within range. Also observed greasy/soiled cloths being used out of solution. // Advised PIC to keep in solution and to keep solution fresh.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed no displayed inspection// COS

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw prepped chicken stored in pan over raw whole meats/Corrected and store according to cook temps

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Forks stored with food surface up/Invert to prevent contamination

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths lying in prep areas/Store in sanitizer between uses

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Containers of food (potatoes) stored on floor in kitchen/Store on shelves and 6" off floor

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Dec 20, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cleaner stored on shelf with food storage utensils and other food service items/Corrected and moved to toxin storage area

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Bowl used as scoop for seasoning/Use scoop with handle and store up out of food

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Forks stored with food surface up/Invert to prevent contamination

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sausage at 123F and ribs at 130F in hot hold cabinet/Hot hold units must maintain food temp at 135F or above and discard any out of temp for 4 hours

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No hot water at back hand sink/Repair and use front hand sink until repaired

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Daylight showing through gaps around exterior doors/Seal to prevent insect entry

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Seasonings not labeled with common name/Label

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meat thawing in standing water at prep sink/Corrected

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths lying in prep areas/Store in sanitizer between uses

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Forks stored with food surface up/Invert to prevent contamination

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Using hot hold cabinet set at 155F to reheat chicken that had been cooked and cooled previously and chicken was at 109F/Instructed to use smoker to get chicken to 165F for hot hold at 135F

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pan of raw chicken sitting across back hand sink in dish area blocking use/Corrected and moved

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dickeys BBQ Pit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dickeys BBQ Pit on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dickeys BBQ Pit?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dickeys BBQ Pit.

How does Dickeys BBQ Pit compare to other restaurants in Kingsland?

Dickeys BBQ Pit most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingsland average of 91.

Has Dickeys BBQ Pit's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dickeys BBQ Pit have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dickeys BBQ Pit means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dickeys BBQ Pit inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dickeys BBQ Pit is inspected around two times per year on average.

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