Silverwares Barbecue

726 S State St, Lyons, GA 30436

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Silverwares Barbecue five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Lyons restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracked floor tiles.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on can opener blade. CA: increase cleaning frequency of can opener.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed BBQ in smokehouse hot holding at 108 and 115. COS: Manager discarded BBQ.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade with buildup. COS: Manager washed, rinsed, and sanitized can opener blades.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Oreo pudding and BBQ sauce with no date mark. COS: Manager labeled with date mark of yesterday's prep date of 03/20.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed potato salad improperly cooling in a lidded container with an internal temperature of 47F. CA: Discussed proper cooling methods with staff.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside top of microwave. COS: Employee cleaned microwave.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silverwares Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silverwares Barbecue on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silverwares Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Silverwares Barbecue.

How does Silverwares Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Lyons?

Silverwares Barbecue most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lyons average of 88.

Has Silverwares Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silverwares Barbecue have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Silverwares Barbecue 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 Silverwares Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silverwares Barbecue is inspected around two times per year on average.

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