Sonic Drive in

1114 Hillcrest Pkwy, Dublin, GA 31021

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonic Drive in has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On May 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Sonic Drive in squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Corn dogs in the reach in STUP cooler stored uncovered. Container of cheese cold holding on ice by the drive through window does not have a lid, and is being stored uncovered. CA: All foods, unless cooling, shall be stored covered. COS: Covered during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles missing in front of the fryer. Floor tiles missing by the walk in cooler. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Tomatoes (cut) and lettuce (shredded) cold holding in the prep top cooler, located beside the grill/cooking station, holding above 41 deg f. CA: All tcs food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below. COS: Discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Corn dogs in the reach in STUP cooler stored uncovered. CA: All foods, unless cooling shall be stored covered; COS: Covered during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster enclosure has a build up of grease, dirt, water, leaves and trash. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Tomatoes (cut) cold holding in the prep top cooler had temps above 41 deg f. All tcs food shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Buildup of food residue on the bottom of the stup cooler, and stup freezer x2. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of food residue; 72 hrs to clean units.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Small 3 comp sink leaking onto floor in front kitchen, and back handsink leaking onto floor. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair; CA: maintenance will come and fix; will recheck in 10 days.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive in last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.

How does Sonic Drive in compare to other restaurants in Dublin?

Sonic Drive in most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dublin average of 89.

Has Sonic Drive in's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive in 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 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sonic Drive in inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive in is inspected around two times per year on average.

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