Sonic Drive in

1204 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30223

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sonic Drive in appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Griffin facility scores 85, putting Sonic Drive in on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (jacket) hung on shelving storing facility single service items.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed door handle to walk in freezer in disrepair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean (ex. exteriors of coolers, freezers, gaskets, exteriors of cook equipment).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed door handle to emergency exit is in disrepair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls and ceilings in need of detailed cleaning throughout facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items not able to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wiping towel buckets with inefficient amount of sanitizing solution.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Observed door handle to walk in freezer in disrepair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items not able to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS items unable to maintain temperature of 135F or above.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed light shielding missing from ceiling light bulbs.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature for safety (TCS) food items not maintaining temperatures of 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed door handle to walk in freezer in disrepair.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooler next to fryer unable to maintain temperatures if 41F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler unable to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open employee drinks stored on top on prep top counter in main kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, interiors of coolers, freezers, gaskets, cracks and cervices on cookline).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee jacket stored on shelf next to single serve items.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive in last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.

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

Sonic Drive in most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.

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

No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive in have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.

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