THOMASVILLE, Thomas County

SONNY'S

14293 U.S. 19 HWY S THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

Food
Latest score
87
Jan 27, 2026
City
THOMASVILLE
County
Thomas
Inspections
5

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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food stacked improperly in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above raw ground meat and raw whole meats. Poultry shall be stored properly on the bottom of the meat storage shelves, below other raw ground meats and whole meats. CFSM had food stacked properly at time of inspection.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bean meat stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be stored covered to prevent possible overhead contamination. CFSM covered container at time of inspection.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 that there was no thermometer inside the walk-in cooler. PIC (Holly Henry) stated she will get thermometers and have them in all coolers immediately. Thermometers shall be placed in warmest area of coolers and freezers (preferably close to doors).

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease buildup under stove and on racks underneath stove in main kitchen area and soiling on walls and floors in walk-in cooler. These areas shall be kept clean to sight and touch and regularly cleaned. Recommend a cleaning schedule for these areas.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed some black mold beginning to build up in the large ice machine at front of kitchen. PIC(Crystal Keene) stated they will empty ice this week and go ahead and do a deep cleaning of ice machine. All equipment and food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean and free of any accumulations that could lead to contamination of food items.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed box of empty gallon jugs used for sweet tea stored in a box directly on the floor of the dry storage room. PIC placed box on a large plastic crate at time of inspection. All utensils or food-service materials shall be stored 6" off the floor.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 975 violations

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink cups and to go plates/containers stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room. All utensils/equipment shall be stored 6" off floor in a clean, dry location. PIC moved items to the shelf at time of inspection.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several metal cooking sheets, shelves in cooking area, inside of reach-in cooler in the back of the cooking area, etc. in need of a good deep cleaning. Observed food debris, grease buildup, etc. in these areas. Equipment, utensils, etc. shall be durable and easily cleanable and clean to sight and touch.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed low sanitizer levels in the dishwashing machine. Adjusted at time of inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed garbage cans in the men's and in the women's restrooms that did not have lids. PIC stated she will get this corrected immediately.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open dumpster lid at outside dumpster area and gates to dumpster area opened. Trash receptacle lids shall remain closed. PIC closed lid at time of inspection.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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 cut lettuce at 56 degrees fahrenheit, sliced cheese at 52 degrees fahrenheit, and cut tomato at 53 degrees fahrenheit in the 1 door reach in cooler in the main hot cooking area in the kitchen. PIC removed all items and placed foods on ice and will continue to do so until cooler is repaired. These TCS foods shall be maintained at 41 degrees fahrenheit or lower. PIC will get with owners and ask that the cooler be repaired.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed condensation dripping from top of reach in 2 door freezer by the hot cooking area. PIC stated he will discuss with owner that the freezer needs a new seal so it will remain fully closed at all times. Freezer was also in defrost mode at time of inspection. Food was covered and protected inside plasic containers. Food shall be protected from direct contact with water or ice.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed salad mix and cooked corn stored in the 2 door reach-in Turbo Air cooler uncovered. Food shall be stored covered and protected from splash, dust, or other possible sources of contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed men's restroom door will not close completely. Restroom doors shall be kept closed.