Leesburg, Lake County

SONIC DRIVE IN

1806 CITRUS BLVD, Leesburg, FL 34748

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Jan 7, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 24284816

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Metal shield in ice machine.

14-10-4

Detail 24284817

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Milkshake cooler gaskets torn.

23-03-4

Detail 24284818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior/exterior of fryers. -Walk in cooler fan covers.

22-16-4

Detail 24284814

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in right side milkshake cooler. -Some shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24284815

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Near rear of building, by walk in cooler and freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 24284819

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-73-4

Detail 23915053

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23915056

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23915057

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.

36-64-5

Detail 23915054

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -By warewash area. Manager cleaned drains. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23915055

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in milkshake topping cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 23915052

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Water leaking from condenser in cooler closest to three compartment sink.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 23552260

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over tater tots. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 23552256

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filters by ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23552261

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Open drink in milkshake toppings cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23552259

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Behind condenser in walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23552255

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Above French fry hot box.

22-16-4

Detail 23552258

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beverage air cooler. -Standing water in toppings cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 23552257

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind fryers.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23004810

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over chili.

41-10-4

Detail 23004808

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel polish by clean equipment in ware wash.

29-28-4

Detail 23004811

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -By ice machine.

22-20-5

Detail 23004806

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On metal shield.

36-36-4

Detail 23004807

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over fryer area.

23-03-4

Detail 23004805

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Exterior of 2 left fryers.

22-16-4

Detail 23004809

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in sandwich prep cooler.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22591195

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47f, Cheese 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22591194

Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 22591198

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -By ice machine.

51-11-4

Detail 22591199

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22591196

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By milkshake prep cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22591197

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Employee began chipping ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22591193

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Above French fry hot box.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22123997

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Cut tomato 58f, Cheese 59f, Hot Dogs 56f Manager added ice Time Extended

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22118332

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22118331

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-69-4

Detail 22118328

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22118330

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler gaskets. -Hood filters.

22-16-4

Detail 22118333

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer.

21-44-1

Detail 22118329

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use Stored by buns.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21708255

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over dairy mix in walk in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 21708262

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By desk. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21708260

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. Provided form. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21708263

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near three compartment sink.

51-11-4

Detail 21708256

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-73-4

Detail 21708259

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Mop sink

14-69-4

Detail 21708258

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21708261

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill.

25-06-4

Detail 21708257

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters by ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 21173321

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rust from screw head on plastic shield. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 21173323

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Milkshake reach in cooler gasket torn.

14-69-4

Detail 21173322

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21173324

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Around top edge of tot hot box.

22-16-4

Detail 21173325

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

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20812592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 52f. Advised to rapid chill.

22-20-5

Detail 20812590

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust from screw head on shield.

36-73-4

Detail 20812591

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20812595

Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid shortening.

14-69-4

Detail 20812588

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20812589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat grill.

22-16-4

Detail 20812593

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Some shelving in walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20812594

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind hot dog station.

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20603776

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Onion dicer. -Basket at fry station. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20603772

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink nearest to warewash area. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20603778

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Nearest to office desk.

14-11-4

Detail 20603774

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler to right of fryers.

36-73-4

Detail 20603773

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 20603775

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. By fryers.

14-69-4

Detail 20603770

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer to right of fryers. -Walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20603777

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.

21-38-4

Detail 20603771

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cookline.