Ringgold, Catoosa County

SONIC DRIVE-IN (HWY 41) #4752

6645 HWY 41 RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food

Latest score

Apr 1, 2026

City

Ringgold

County

Catoosa

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 1, 2026

Followup

Score: 943 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED OUTSIDE BATHROOM DOOR TO PARKING LOT NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: OUTER OPENINGS OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS BY SOLID, SELF CLOSING, AND TIGHT-FITTING DOORS. CB: PIC HAS PUT IN WORK TICKET FOR DOOT TO HAVE REPAIRED OR REPLACED BY 4/13/2026.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CONTINUOUS LEAK ON PLUMBING BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CA: A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. CB: PIC WILL PUT IN MAINTENANCE TICKET FOR FAUCET AND HAVE REPAIRED BY 4/13/2026.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. CA: EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. CB: PIC HAS PUT IN WORK TICKET TO HAVE ICE MACHINE DRAIN REPAIRED ASAP.

Mar 23, 2026

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 768 violations

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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 COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER (SLICED CHEESE 49, CORN DOGS 50, HOT DOGS 50, RAW BACON 50, RAW BEEF 47) CA: COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT TEMPERATURE 41F OR BELOW. COS: PIC EXPLAINED FOOD HAD BEEN THERE ALL NIGHT AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED BELOW 135F IN STEAM WELL (CHILI 112, EGGS 110) AND WARMER CABINET (SAUSAGE 118). CA: HOT HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT TEMPERATURES 135F OR ABOVE. COS: PIC EXPLAINED ALL FOOD ITEMS HAD ONLY BEEN THERE FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR AND REHEATED CHILI AND EGGS TO 165F BUT CHOSE TO DISCARD SAUSAGE AND MAKE NEW.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. CA: A HANDSINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES AND BE USED FOR NO OTHER PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. COS: PIC REMOVED EQUIPMENT FROM HANDSINK.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. CA: EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CB: PIC WILL DRAIN ICE MACHINE AND HAVE IT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BACK DOOR AND OUTSIDE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: OUTER OPENINGS OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS BY SOLID, SELF CLOSING, AND TIGHT-FITTING DOORS. CB: PIC WILL PUT IN WORK TICKET FOR BOTH DOORS TO HAVE REPAIRED OR REPLACED BY 4/13/2026.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CONTINUOUS LEAK ON FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CA: A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. CB: PIC WILL PUT IN MAINTENANCE TICKET FOR FAUCET AND HAVE REPAIRED BY 4/13/2026.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES 41F OR BELOW. CA: EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. CB: PIC WILL PUT IN WORK TICKET TO HAVE BOTH ICE MACHINE DRAIN AND REACH-IN COOLER REPAIRED. PIC WILL NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER FOR ANY TCS FOOD ITEMS UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUG FOR OUTDOOR DUMPSTER. CA: RECEPTACLES FOR REFUSE SHALL HAVE DRAIN PLUGS IN PLACE. CB: PIC WILL PUT IN WORK TICKET FOR NEW DRAIN PLUG.