Athens, Clarke County

Sonic Drive-In

4340 LEXINGTON RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Mar 2, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

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 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report in front window partially covered by posters & certificates, not completely legible.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Waste receptacle not provided at back hand sink.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food employee observed wearing bracelets while working. Corrective action: Nothing more than a plain ring band shall be worn on the hands/wrists while working. Bracelets removed.

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

Observed mold-like growth on wall under 3-compartment sink.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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

FRP paneling separating from wall under 3-compartment sink.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 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 dairy-based shake mix in shake machine held at a temperature greater than 41F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Mix discarded; door may have been ajar.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drip cup missing from vent hood over fryer.

May 14, 2024

Initial

Score: 981 violation

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Indirect waste connection not provided at 3-compartment sink; drain pipe extends below flood rim on floor drain. Cut pipe to proper length.