Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile)

1231 Cate Rd, Brunswick, GA 31520

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 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, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) scores about where you'd expect for a Brunswick restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed to go boxes being stored with food contact surface exposed at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager flipped items. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buildup dust and grime inside steam wells, on top of coolers and warmer cabinet at the time of this inspection. Observed screen in smoker area had broken at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink being used to store screw and equipment part in the base main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed items. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink being used to store tools in mobile unit at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed items. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed that the only cooler in mobile unit was displaying an ambient temperature of 60 F and was not cooling correctly at the time of this inspection. CA: EH instructs management to have unit serviced in order to insure that facility has enough cooling units to properly hold TCS food products at 41 F or below.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three containers (Bbq rub, sugar, brown sugar) had scoops being stored inside with handles in contact with food items in the dry storage area of the facility base at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed scoops to be cleaned. CA: Utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile)?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile).

How does Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) compare to other restaurants in Brunswick?

Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brunswick average of 88.

Has Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoke Kings BBQ (Mobile) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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