Savannah, Chatham County

Sonic #83544

303 E MONTGOMERY XRD SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Food
Latest score
94
Feb 26, 2026
City
Savannah
County
Chatham
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cup without a lid stored on shelf above where cooked food was being held.

CA: PIC moved cup to a secure location to avoid contaminating guest food. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed current inspection not posted in public view.

RCA:he most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink on shelf where dry goods are stored. Observed employee phone on prep table where food is bagged.

CA: PIC moved items to a designated area. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food,equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

May 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee prepping/slicing tomatoes with bare hands. COS CA: EMployee discarded tomatoes, washed hands, and donned gloves. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge not performing duties; employee hand washing was not being monitored/ allowing BHC with RTE Neecessary Corrective Action: PIC shall ensure employees are properly trained in the food safety as it relates to their job duties.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Necessary corrective action - Post CFSM certificate in public view. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

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 food stored uncovered in both reach-in freezers on the cook line (e.g., fries, tater tots, onion rings, chicken tenders, sausage). COS CA: Employees coverer all food items xcept as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection report not posted. Necessary corrective action: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.A copy shall also be posted in the drive thru window.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed toilet in the restroom to be clogged with papertowels and unclean. Necessary corrective action: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.

Oct 10, 2024

Initial

Score: 913 violations

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 employee rinsing dishes in hand-wash sink. PIC had employee remove items and take to 3-compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize.
-Educated PIC on using hand-sink for no other use other than hand-washing.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed employee rinsing dishes in hand-sink sink. PIC had employee remove dishes from hand-sink and take to three-compartment sink for proper wash, rinse and sanitize. Educated PIC on cleaning dishes and utensils in three-compartment sink to where can be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Build-up of debris in prep coolers and reach in coolers.
Debris built up around warming drawers for hot-holding.