PENSACOLA, Escambia County

SONIC DRIVE-IN 5504

10411 SORRENTO RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32507

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 12, 2026
City
PENSACOLA
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23232464

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance outside ice machine. Manager proceeded to clean mold like substance at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23232466

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23232467

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection observed employee open drink beside chili container. Manager proceeded to remove drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23232465

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22459408

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling air conditioners vents with accumulation of mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with accumulation of dust. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22459407

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed accumulation of ice on the floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22459409

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 21461093

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five food employees working. Establishment does have certified food managers.

53B-01-5

Detail 21461092

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager on duty unable to find any certificates. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21461094

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine with heavy buildup.

36-34-5

Detail 21461095

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Area around air vent soiled with dust. Area above drive-thru area soiled with dust.

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20701019

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line next to reach in freezer raw chicken over ready to eat foods. Manager moved container of chicken underneath ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20701020

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For cooks and servers Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20701021

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 20701018

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes in walk-in freezer were on the floor. Manager remove boxes from the floor and placed on shelf Corrected On-Site