Sonic Drive-In Calhoun

716 S Wall St, Calhoun, GA 30701

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sonic Drive-In Calhoun appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Calhoun restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine dispenser not clean to sight or touch. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at expo/drink station with limes and cherries in sink. CA: Hand sinks are for hand washing only. COS: Employee removed limes and cherries from sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed box of limes stored directly on floor in walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the ground. COS: PIC had employee move limes to spot on racking 6 inches or more above the ground.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in the ice bath beside steamer (Ranch 70. CA: Cold TCS food shall maintained at 41F or below. COS: Ranch was placed directly into new ice bath to be cooled to 41F or below. PIC will monitor temperatures to ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F is achieved.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice buildup on line of freezer unit in walk in freezer and ice build up on boxes below the unit. CA: Miscellaneous sources of contamination shall be prevented. COS: PIC had ice buildup removed from boxes and placed pan to collect ice buildup dripping. PIC was notified to monitor ice buildup, and if issue becomes worse, will have unit serviced.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed daylight entering through back door. CA: Door will be repaired to ensure no daylight enters through door.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets not at minimum concentration per manufacturers recommendations, 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, sanitizer solution redone and now reading 300ppm quaternary ammonium. 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets refilled.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooling methods being used (prep-top cooler and reach-in cooler) not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (coleslaw). Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, coleslaw was moved to reach-in freezer to aid in rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In Calhoun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In Calhoun on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sonic Drive-In Calhoun compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Sonic Drive-In Calhoun most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Calhoun average of 82.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In Calhoun means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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