Waynesboro, Burke County

Sonic Drive-In

275 S LIBERTY ST WAYNESBORO, GA 30830

Food

Latest score

Jan 12, 2026

City

Waynesboro

County

Burke

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 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 prep top cooler not operating. store was keeping items on ice but several items were still greater than 41 degrees F. repair has been ordered. CA-need to check items and change ice more frequently, should rotate with items stored in walk in cooler once reaching close to 41 degrees F until cooler is repaired. COS-out of temp items disposed of at time of inspection

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: YesRepeat: No

observed drink nozzles at drink machine encrusted with mold-like substance. COS-cleaned at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

observed drink nozzles at drink machine encrusted with mold-like substance. COS-cleaned at time of inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several flies in kitchen area. CA-keep doors/windows closed when not in use (back door propped open) and may need to call pest control to set up treatment.

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 sprayer at ware wash sink spraying out water from joint on hose. CA-repair asap

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed light out in walk in cooler, CA-repair asap

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed employee working in food prep area had beard longer than half inch not wearing beard cover, employee must wear beard cover while working. COS manager made employee put on beard net.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water pouring beneath hand wash sink running on floor Repair by 2/27/24

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Manager had longer nail w polish remove asap 1X employee had hair past collar pull hair in a bun or hairnet

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ware wash sink leaking at supply fixture corrosion leaking in sink CA FIX ASAP

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NFC food surfaces on toaster and food holding equipment CA CLEAN

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the back wall of the ice machine and floor of the ice machine with black, brown, sticky build-up throughout. c/a empty out the ice machine, clean out back wall and floor, then increase your cleaning frequency