Valdosta, Lowndes County

Sonic Drive-In

4011 BEMISS RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food

Latest score

Mar 24, 2026

City

Valdosta

County

Lowndes

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer solutions in Sani buckets exceeding maximum concentration allowed (>400PPM). Also, observed Assistant Manager filling 3-compartment sink and solution dispensed at higher concentration. COS, Sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink was diluted by manager and all buckets emptied and refreshed with diluted solution.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Front hand wash sink observed with leak. Have leak repaired in a timely manner and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Reach-in cooler & WIC fan guards observed heavily soiled with dust & other debris. WIC shelves with white debris. Detail clean and send pictures to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov in timely manner.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease accumulated on floor under equipment Detail clean and send pictures to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov in timely manner.

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 grease accumulated on side of cooking equipment and old food particles stored inside bottom of prep top cooler unit. Detail clean and send pictures to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov within a timely manner.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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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

Blast machine and ice cream machine spindles & guards observed with dried milk and strawberry debris. Both Blast machines, spindles and splatter guards were cleaned and sanitized by staff.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Front hand wash sink observed with leak. Have leak repaired in a timely manner and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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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

Containers of chili in steam well and Queso cheese on top of warmer pass thru not held at 135F or greater. COS, Containers of chili & Queso cheese were reheated >165F within 2 hours on grill by PIC.

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: Yes

Box with bags of shredded lettuce (1 opened & 3 unopened) with use by date of 6/12/24 and 6/17/25 stored in WIC. COS, Box with shredded lettuce was discarded by PIC.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Reach-in cooler & WIC fan guards observed with heavily build-up, WIC shelves with white debris, grease on floor under equipment and buildup on wheel casters. Detail clean and send pictures to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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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

Box with bags of shredded lettuce (opened & unopened) with use by date of 11/30/24 stored in WIC. COS, Box with shredded lettuce was discarded by PIC.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink & Sani buckets exceeding maximum concentration allowed (>400PPM). COS, Sanitizer solution was diluted by manager and buckets were emptied and refreshed with new solution.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 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

Front hand wash sink has leak along P-trap. Please repair in a timely manner and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov once resolved.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Small white pipe for tea line observed with leak and tape wrapped around. COS, PIC turned valve off. Please replace line and send verification.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Veggie prep sink observed with pipe being disconnected from sink. Please repair.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Blast machine and ice cream machine spindles & guards observed with dried milk debris. Spindles and splatter guards were cleaned and sanitized by staff.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed old food particles under hot plate prep board sitting on prep top cooler. COS, Staff cleaned/sanitized under hot plate prep board.

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: Yes

Facility in need of detail cleaning along borders, corners, under/between equipment to remove old food particles and black dirt/grime build-up.