Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ

1621 Ga Hwy 40 E, Kingsland, GA 31548
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Kingsland restaurant scores 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Grout low throughout kitchen/Repair, Floor tiles cracked/Replace
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Large gap around front doors with daylight showing/Replace weather strip to prevent pest entry
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
90
Oct 1, 2024
Initial
3 minor violations.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Rusted shelving in walk in cooler/Refinish
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Grout low throughout kitchen/Repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Large gap around front doors with daylight showing/Replace weather strip to prevent pest entry
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ?

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

How does Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ compare to other restaurants in Kingsland?

Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Kingsland average of 91.

Has Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willie Jewell's Old School 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.