Smokey J's BBQ and More

811 Gordon St, Blackshear, GA 31516

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Smokey J's BBQ and More four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Proper date marking and disposition” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Blackshear facility scores 93, putting Smokey J's BBQ and More on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food spills and debris on shelves of RIC. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent contamination. COS. Shelves were wiped down.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several out of date items in RIC (honey mustard packets exp 9/2025, ranch packets exp 9/25, minced garlic 8/2024). Any unused food shall be discarded by the printed expiration dates. Also observed several prepared items not properly date marked. COS. Items were removed from the cooler and properly disposed of.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

May 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RIC not maintaining proper temperature. All coolers shall maintain a temperature of 41F or below to prevent contamination. COS. TCS foods were discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris build up om potato slicer. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized thoroughly after use to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several out of date items in dry storage (grits exp 2023, mustard exp 9/2024, bread exp 11/2024). All items must be used or discarded by the printed expiration dates. Also observed several items not properly date marked. REPEAT. COS. Items were removed from the cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed no date marking on food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokey J's BBQ and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokey J's BBQ and More on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokey J's BBQ and More?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smokey J's BBQ and More.

How does Smokey J's BBQ and More compare to other restaurants in Blackshear?

Smokey J's BBQ and More most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Blackshear average of 93.

Has Smokey J's BBQ and More's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokey J's BBQ and More 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 Smokey J's BBQ and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokey J's BBQ and More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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