Southern Roost

226 Kings Bay Rd, Kingsland, GA 31548
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Southern Roost three times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Kingsland facility scores 91, putting Southern Roost on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, observed buttermilk based sauces stored behind the counter. The buttermilk dill sauce registered at 70 F. // PIC stated they rotate out sauces with refrigerated sauces on the night shift change/ every hour. Sauces had no date or time labeling on them. // Advised PIC to either label with a time stamp then throw out after 4 hours or to keep refrigerated at 41F or below. *** Coleslaw was also temped at 60F at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed coleslaw containers in an ice bath registering at 60F. Ice was low and did not come up along sides of container.// Advised PIC to allow ice to come up along sides of container and not to stack food items over the sides of the container.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
82
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed sauce cups stored in bins on the countertop (behind the registers). The ranch cup temperature registered at 58 degrees F, the Rooster sauce registered at 66 degrees F, and the dill sauce registered at 68 degrees F. Upon observing the facility's recipes, it was determined that the ranch contains buttermilk AND the company's recipes call for all of the sauces to be cold-held in the cooler. COS: Sauces on counter & out of temp. (above 41 degrees F) discarded by PIC. PIC states sauce cups will be stored in the reach-in cooler behind the registers, going forward (all sauce cups, as the recipes for all sauces require refrigeration).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed slimy buildup on the ice machine shield. PIC states the ice bin will be emptied tonight and the bin will be cleaned and sanitized before making ice. Clean bin often enough to prevent buildup/accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
78
Feb 3, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Roost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Roost on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Roost?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Roost.

How does Southern Roost compare to other restaurants in Kingsland?

Southern Roost most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingsland average of 91.

Has Southern Roost's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Roost means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.