Sonic Drive in
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
70
Score
The Sonic Drive In located at 1098 Indian Dr, Eastman, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 25, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical and four minor violations, including issues with time as a public health control, and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over four scored visits.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
May 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: When asked the PIC if they used time over temp as control on items (Chili, small hot dogs and large hot dogs etc) he stated that they did however, the food was past the expired time limit sitting in warmers. the Time expired at 1:546 pm- the PIC stated that they had not been changed out. Corrective action: staff needs to follow proper procedures when using Time as a control and also have Items marked properly and clearly identified and time defined. After discussion with PIC he discarded food product and restocked supplies with new date/ time markers.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer door and door jam Heat strip not working, Slushie machine not working, Fryer Not working and the milk shake / blizzard machine not in working order. All equipment needs to be properly repaired and maintained in good working condition.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed area behind ice machines, secondary shelves in stand up cold hold behind hot hold equipment i.e fryers along with front buttons on fryer equipment had a large amount of build up of grease and dirt. non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a time necessary to prevent build up of dirt and grease. Items need to be cleaned within 72 hours
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Several (3) - 2 main plumbing floor grates (large) and 1 small plumbing floor grate observed missing/not in place in mop sink and on main kitchen floor. Grate need to be replaced as needed. Observed leak at 3 compartment dish sink. Tried to turn off all valves faucet continued to leak - all faucet leaks need to be repaired. Repairs need to be made within 72 hours
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee food sitting on dry storage rack. Observed employee eating food upon entering kitchen. Designated area designed for staff need to be established and used. Employee food cannot sit among dry storage goods. PIC discarded food and corrected staff member
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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