Swainsboro, Emanuel County

Sonic Drive In

507 S MAIN ST SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

Apr 23, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal and plastic dishes stacked while met (wet nesting). C/A - allow dishes to air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris on the floor under shelves in WIF. CA: Clean thoroughly under all shelves and equipment in kitchen.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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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 leaking fixture at hand sink. CA: Repair any leaking plumbing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed blackened/burnt looking plastic hot holding containers. CA: Discard any food containers which are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on the floor under shelves in WIF. CA: Clean thoroughly under all shelves and equipment in kitchen.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stained cutting board at dessert station. CA: Replace or refinish so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed plastic hot holding containers that are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. CA: Discard containers.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damage to floors, pocked and cracked. Observed damaged/ missing ceiling tiles. CA: Repair floors, replace ceiling tiles.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet stacking of dishes. CA: Dishes should be staggered allowing them to air dry.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash and crumbs in box with single use containers. CA: Area where single use containers are stored should remain clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice build up/debris under shelves in WIF. Observed red liquid puddle on floor in WIC. CA: Clean these areas thoroughly.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grime build up in areas around the kitchen--handles of equipment, behind equipment, spilled sauce in bottom of prep cooler, crumbs in fries holder. CA: Clean kitchen thoroughly. Wipe down all equipment handles, pull out, & clean behind all equipment.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on floor in WIF. CA: Clean floor and under shelves in WIF

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink on shelf in WIC. CA: Keep personal drinks in a designated area...