CARTERSVILLE, Bartow County

Sonic Drive-in #4073

833 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
97
May 12, 2026
City
CARTERSVILLE
County
Bartow
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an opened box of soft pretzels and buns stored below an insect control device. CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination COS: PIC moved the open box to another shelf

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS food items improperly cold holding above 41 degrees F in RICs, prep top cooler, and ice bath. CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be 41 degrees F or below. COS: PIC discarded whipped cream and one bag of shredded lettuce. PIC placed all other TCS foods on ice to rapidly cool, as it had been out of temp less than 4 hours.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several pans of food stored without lids/covers throughout facility in reach-in coolers and freezers. CA: Except for when being cooled, food should be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings to be protected from contamination COS: PIC placed lids on containers

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several pans of food stored without lids/covers throughout facility in reach-in coolers and freezers. CA: Except for when being cooled, food should be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings to be protected from contamination COS: PIC placed lids on containers

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS food items in RIC improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, all items had been in cooler longer than 4 hours. PIC chose to discard food items (whipped cream, 50/50 mix, milk).

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several pans of food stored without lids/covers (shredded cheese, peanut butter, cherries, onions, chili, cheese sauce). CA: Discussed with PIC, lids were placed on all pans of food.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired food remaining in coolers and on ice baths (whipped cream, 50/50 mix, diced onions). CA: Discussed with PIC, all items were discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several nonfood contact surfaces (floors throughout, walls throughout, exteriors of cooler, hood vents and exterior of hood) with grease build up and accumulations of food and debris. CA: Discussed with PIC, will begin process of deep cleaning facility.

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 9, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.