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Sonic Drive-In #5718
5195 JONESBORO RD , LAKE CITY, GA 30260 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Inspection history
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B85April 9, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed CFSM certificate no publicly displayed. Advised PIC original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed hand sink obstructed by multiple wipes, stored at front hand sink. Advised PIC hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times and may not be used for purpose other than hand washing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed both hand sinks with no paper towels. Advised PIC handwashing sinks shall be provided with disposable towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed on various prep tables and the prep top cooler in the main kitchen, multiple sauce bottles filled with condiments not labeled with a common name. Advised PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original package for use shall be clearly and legibly identified in English with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed insect control device stored directly above prep-table in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that insect control devices shall be stored away from food prep areas, ware washing facilities, and clean utensils and equipment. Advised PIC to relocate insect control device.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed no food contact surfaces of exterior bun slicer/toaster, fry baskets, and shelving units in the main kitchen stored as clean with excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC that non-food contact surface shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all non-food contact surfaces.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (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-031-002389. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.