Sonny's BBQ

1380 Boone Street, Kingsland, GA 31548
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sonny's BBQ, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sonny's BBQ's latest score of 78 falls below the Kingsland average of 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sugar packets stored next to bleach and sanitizer bucket/Corrected and moved
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling damaged in kitchen/Repair, Grout low throughout kitchen and causing water to pond/Repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gap around exterior doors with daylight showing/Seal exterior openings to prevent pest entry
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooler under grill holding TCS foods at 51F-52F/Moved items to working coolers and instructed to discard any items out of temp for > than 4 hours. Using ice baths, time, etc. until repaired
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old labels present on "clean" stacked pans and containers/Remove prior to washing
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling damaged in kitchen/Repair, Grout low throughout kitchen and causing water to pond/Repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gap around exterior doors with daylight showing/Seal exterior openings to prevent pest entry
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
70
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooler under grill holding TCS foods at 44F-51F/Moved items to working coolers and instructed to discard any items out of temp for > than 4 hours. Using ice baths, time, etc. until repaired
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling damaged in kitchen/Repair, Grout low throughout kitchen and causing water to pond/Repair
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonny's BBQ on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonny's BBQ.

How does Sonny's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Kingsland?

Sonny's BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingsland average of 91.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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