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Clayton County
Fast Food Clayton County Permit: fsp-031-002389

Sonic Drive-In #5718

5195 Jonesboro Rd, Lake City, GA 30260

81 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-06-01
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
B (81) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-06-01 • Violations Cited: 6
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002389_2026-06-01_13324
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed on various prep tables and the prep top cooler in the main kitchen, multiple sauce bottles filled with condiments not labeled with a common name. Stated to PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original package for use shall be clearly and legibly identified in English with the common name of the food. Stated to PIC to label all sauce bottles with common name.

Item 12C Good Retail Practice

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed multiple chemical sanitization buckets storing wiping cloths not with proper chemical sanitization concentration. Cloths in-use shall be held between uses at a concentration specified under PH Rule 511-6-1-05(6)(n)). Stated to PIC to increase the sanitization concentration for sanitizer buckets.

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed Provisional Permit not publicly posted. Post permit in a location in the Food Service Establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles near back are of the main kitchen near the walk-in coolers in need of cleaning. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed insect control device stored directly above prep-table in the main kitchen area. Insect control devices shall be stored away from food prep areas, ware washing facilities, and clean utensils and equipment. Stated to PIC to relocate insect control device.

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed CFSM certificate not publicly displayed. Stated to PIC original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view.

B (85) Issued Provisional Permit
Inspection Date: 2026-04-09 • Violations Cited: 6
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002389_2026-04-09_13323
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed on various prep tables and the prep top cooler in the main kitchen, multiple sauce bottles filled with condiments not labeled with a common name. Advised PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original package for use shall be clearly and legibly identified in English with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles with common name.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed no food contact surfaces of exterior bun slicer/toaster, fry baskets, and shelving units in the main kitchen stored as clean with excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC that non-food contact surface shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all non-food contact surfaces.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed insect control device stored directly above prep-table in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that insect control devices shall be stored away from food prep areas, ware washing facilities, and clean utensils and equipment. Advised PIC to relocate insect control device.

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed CFSM certificate no publicly displayed. Advised PIC original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed both hand sinks with no paper towels. Advised PIC handwashing sinks shall be provided with disposable towels.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink obstructed by multiple wipes, stored at front hand sink. Advised PIC hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times and may not be used for purpose other than hand washing.