Sonic Drive in #3246
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
82
Score
The most recent inspection for SONIC DRIVE IN #3246, located at 2470 Shorter Avenue in Rome, GA, was conducted on February 3, 2026, resulting in a low-risk classification. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations concerning food-contact surfaces, wiping cloths, and plumbing. SONIC DRIVE IN #3246 has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
64
Apr 10, 2024
Issued Provisional Permit
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Feb 3, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed vegetable chopper with heavy dried food debris stored on clean dish rack. CFSM stated chopper was from previous night. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use, or at least every 4 hours. COS: Vegetable chopper was taken to dishwashing area to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer cloth buckets not at proper strength. All 3 cloth buckets measured at 0ppm quat ammonia. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH regulations. COS: All sanitizer buckets were changed out and adjusted to 300 ppm quat ammonia.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink faucet in back kitchen area loose and falling down when in use. Observed hand sink in front kitchen area bent and damaged. CA: Plumbing and fixtures must be maintained in good repair. COS: No COS observed. Work order will be submitted to have both sinks repaired or replaced. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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