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SONIC DRIVE-IN (HWY 41) #4752
6645 HWY 41 , RINGGOLD, GA 30736 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 30, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 76 on March 23, 2026 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A90October 30, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
OBSERVED ICE CREAM MIX IN ICE CREAM MACHINE COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 41F (ICE CREAM MIX 51F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.
−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)”A94April 1, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED CONTINUOUS LEAK ON PLUMBING BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”OBSERVED OUTSIDE BATHROOM DOOR TO PARKING LOT NOT SELF CLOSING.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”C76March 23, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and handwashing & hygiene.
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER (SLICED CHEESE 49, CORN DOGS 50, HOT DOGS 50, RAW BACON 50, RAW BEEF 47).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED HOT HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED BELOW 135F IN STEAM WELL (CHILI 112, EGGS 110) AND WARMER CABINET (SAUSAGE 118).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”OBSERVED CONTINUOUS LEAK ON FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE HAND SINK.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED BACK DOOR AND OUTSIDE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES 41F OR BELOW.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUG FOR OUTDOOR DUMPSTER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”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 FSP-023-000587. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.