Kelly's BBQ

2451 Leone Ave, Covington, GA 30016

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Kelly's BBQ stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Georgia restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Malfunctioning septic system due to truck backing over system. System is currently surfacing and grease trap is overfull. PIC was given 10 business days to obtain a certified septic company to pump out system and gauge if any damage has occurred to system. Contact health department once company comes out.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Kitchen back door needs weather stripping due to light being seen on left side of door.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Outdoor shed door needs weather-stripping because light can be seen on lower right side of door

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floor raised through out kitchen; tape covering floor in kitchen near prep cooler, grill, tile chipped in smoke shack

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Screen netting in back right corner of smoke shack building ripped/pulled away from building leaving gap

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: raw wood shelving in black shed holding drink dispenser

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler leaking

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Tape covering floor in kitchen area near grill and prep-table; air unit in shed dirty; tile chipped in smoker area

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vent hood filters missing above grill

511-6-1.05(2)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kelly's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kelly's BBQ on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kelly's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kelly's BBQ.

Has Kelly's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kelly's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kelly's BBQ 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 Kelly's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kelly's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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