Merritt Island, Brevard County

SONIC DRIVE-IN #6587

2140 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 25, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-01-4

Detail 24465923

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in freezer floor

14-38-4

Detail 24465921

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Iced tea dispenser nozzle is chipped

23-03-4

Detail 24465920

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of equipment at sundae stations Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24465922

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler. Open cases and bags of foods. Employee closed Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24175288

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cream mix has water line dripping into product

41-17-4

Detail 24175286

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents

29-28-4

Detail 24175290

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No year listed on service dates

12B-07-4

Detail 24175293

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over make line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24175291

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24175287

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under multiple pieces of equipment throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24175285

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on the floor Corrected On-Site

08B-52-4

Detail 24175283

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Ice cream mix in holding bay of machine has water line dripping into container Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24175282

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf of working areas and tops of ice cream machines soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled

29-08-4

Detail 24175284

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sinks at south side entrance and to the left of office area. Hot water automatic valve does not shut off on own

22-16-4

Detail 24175289

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from flat top.

29-49-6

Detail 24175292

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler under make line

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-29-4

Detail 23765496

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee served food to vehicle, then renetered the building and began touching multiple surfaces without washing hands

36-22-4

Detail 23765494

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice cream machine near front entry Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 23765495

Basic - Light not functioning. Over cook line

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

03B-01-6

Detail 23592488

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heating element next to fryers cooked potatoes (87F - Hot Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 23592487

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area above mixing arm of shake blender is soiled

31B-02-4

Detail 23592483

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near entry door

11-26-1

Detail 23592485

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for multiple employees

53B-13-5

Detail 23592492

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

29-28-4

Detail 23592489

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service of filter for coffee maker and main filters near soda bibs

22-20-5

Detail 23592490

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute

36-32-5

Detail 23592482

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hanging down over Togo window

36-34-5

Detail 23592491

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles have an accumulation of dust surrounding ac vents

14-11-5

Detail 23592484

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit next to fryers does not function. Operator stated it broke a while ago and they never bothered to fix it.

36-22-4

Detail 23592494

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas of standing water throughout building

51-13-4

Detail 23592493

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 23592486

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelves over make line areas are soiled. Top of ice cream machines. Grease dripping from surface area surrounding hoods.