Augusta, Richmond County

SONIC DRIVE IN

3743 WHEELER RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Jan 16, 2026

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

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.

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep/cooking. C/A: Employees with beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater must wear a beard restraint during active food prep/cooking.

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 nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup around the drink dispensers & the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean all drink dispensers/machines and the bulk ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees w/ beards greater than 1/2" must wear beard restraints during active food prep.

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 nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.

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 caulking at the bottom of the WIC w/ fluid leaking through. C/A: Check for leaks and have area re-caulked.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on the hood/vent system. Service due in March 2025. C/A: Clean hood/vent system. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 806 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed tomatoes-47F, Lettuce-43F, and cheese-72F cold held above 41F. C/A: Maintain cold held foods at 41F or below.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered inside the reach-in-freezer. C/A: Store all food items covered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice machine at the front food service drink machine. C/A: Clean both machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees not wearing beard restraints during active food prep. C/A: Ensure beard restraints are worn during active food prep/cooking.

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 oil & food buildup on cooking equipment. C/A: Clean all cooking equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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: Yes

Observed the dumpster doors left open. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed male employees cooking and preparing food without wearing beard nets. Observed a knife left in bacon stored in the reach in cooler next to the fryers. C/A: Ensure employees are properly supplied / dressed for active food prep/cooking. Determine measures to prevent oversight in storage operations.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup under the drink machine in the front food service area. C/A: Clean drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster doors left open. C/A: Ensure dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ice and water on the floor in front of bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean up all of the ice and water.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live cockroach in women's restroom. C/a: Seek out pest control if needed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed melting ice in floor in main kitchen area near ice machine and front line area. C/a: Clean to avoid any accidents.