Sonic Drive-In #2954

322 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sonic Drive-In #2954, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Sonic Drive-In #2954's latest score of 70 falls below the Statesboro average of 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Issued Provisional Permit

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink (back area) without an air gap or back flow prevention device. CA: Repair to have an air gap or back flow prevention. Must correct within 60 days.

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Inspector notes: Observed no prep sink for sliced fruit. CA: Facility must install fruit/veggie sink for fruits. Must correct within 60 days.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on wire/metal rack/self. CA: Clean or repair.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floors, walls, ceiling, and door seal (floor) not in good repair. CA: All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must correct within 60 days.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink dirty from dumping something in it. Handwashing sinks may only be used for washing hands and no other purpose.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer and multiple reach-in coolers with heavy ice and frost build-up.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris in bottoms of reach-in coolers.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door must be kept fully closed at all times, except for cleaning.

511-6-1.07(5)(i)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build up in ice machine

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered food items in reach in freezers

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: observed build up on fan in walk in cooler

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: observed food debris on bottoms of reach in coolers/freezers

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and build up around equipment

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed damage to floors in facility

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up and food debris on floors

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed clothes not stored in sanitizer or dirty towel container when not in use

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: observed build up on container holding ice scoop

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed damage to floors in facility

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In #2954 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #2954 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #2954?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #2954.

How does Sonic Drive-In #2954 compare to other restaurants in Statesboro?

Sonic Drive-In #2954 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Statesboro average of 85.

Has Sonic Drive-In #2954's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #2954 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #2954 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sonic Drive-In #2954 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #2954 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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