Hinesville, Liberty County

Sonic #84189

725 W OGLETHORPE HWY HINESVILLE, GA 31313

Food
Latest score
97
Apr 14, 2026
City
Hinesville
County
Liberty
Inspections
4

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 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed there was no thermometer located inside of the reach-in cooler. PIC unable to find a thermometer in the establishment to place in the cooler. CA: Mechanically refrigerated units shall have temperature measuring devices located in the warmest part of the unit.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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: Yes

Observed clean dishes wet stacked next to 3 compartment sink. CA: All dishes should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking or using to serve food. PIC spoke with another manager about ensuring that they allow dishes to air dry and to speak with staff about this process.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(f) - outside receptacles, design & construction (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dumpster lid was open at time of inspection. COS: PIC sent employee outside to close the dumpster.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed thermometers have been removed from reach-in coolers. COS: PIC obtained thermometers from the back of store and replaced them in the coolers. CA: PIC believes when staff is cleaning out the cooler they are removing the thermometers and forgetting to replace them. PIC to discuss importance of placing all thermometers back in cooling units after cleaning.

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 clean dishes wet stacked next to 3 compartment sink. CA: All dishes should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking or using to serve food. PIC spoke with another manager about ensuring that they allow dishes to air dry and to speak with staff about this process.

Oct 8, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 923 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple cups in kitchen for employees in food prep areas. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: PIC moved all cups to the far right of the kitchen where the employee designated area is located.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door was not self closing or tight fitting. CA: Establishment must be protected with self-closing, tight fitting doors at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bathrooms were locked at time of inspection. CA: Establishments with dining facilities on the premises shall allow toilet facilities to be accessible at all times. COS: PIC unlocked restrooms.