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Sonic Drive-In
275 S LIBERTY ST , WAYNESBORO, GA 30830 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B81July 15, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed raw hamburger patties and pooled eggs stored above pretzel twists/hot dogs in reach in cooler. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed drink nozzles at drink machine encrusted with mold-like substance. COS-removed and cleaned thoroughly at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed items in walk in freezer not frozen solid. freezer is being worked on. CA-do not order new food and use food in freezer currently while <41 degrees F. contact health authority when freezer repair is completed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(a) - frozen food (c)”Observed latest inspection not posted at drive through window. ca-post at dining area and drive through window visibly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”B87January 12, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed prep top cooler not operating. store was keeping items on ice but several items were still greater than 41 degrees F. repair has been ordered. CA-need to check items and change ice more frequently, should rotate with items stored in walk in cooler once reaching close to 41 degrees F until cooler is repaired. COS-out of temp items disposed of at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed drink nozzles at drink machine encrusted with mold-like substance. COS-cleaned at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”A92August 4, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and facility upkeep.
Observed drink nozzles at drink machine encrusted with mold-like substance. COS-cleaned at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed several flies in kitchen area. CA-keep doors/windows closed when not in use (back door propped open) and may need to call pest control to set up treatment.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed sprayer at ware wash sink spraying out water from joint on hose. CA-repair asap.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed light out in walk in cooler, CA-repair asap.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”A100February 3, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97August 20, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee working in food prep area had beard longer than half inch not wearing beard cover, employee must wear beard cover while working. COS manager made employee put on beard net.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”A90February 26, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
Water pouring beneath hand wash sink running on floor Repair by 2/27/24.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Manager had longer nail w polish remove asap 1X employee had hair past collar pull hair in a bun or hairnet.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Ware wash sink leaking at supply fixture corrosion leaking in sink CA FIX ASAP.
−2 points · Cited as “null”NFC food surfaces on toaster and food holding equipment CA CLEAN.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 017-1038. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.