SONIC DRIVE-IN 5422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and damaged gaskets on reach in freezer at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Operator states gasket replacement scheduled for tomorrow. Show confirmation of service call.Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walk into building and put on gloves on cook's line without washing hands to begin work. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans on shelf across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in freezer ledges with buildup of food debris.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to reach in freezer.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed No Proof Employee Training. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

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. Location is still on a 60 callback from 03/13/2024 and operator is in process of completing this.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile over hot holding unit closest to drive thru window.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on fan blade covers in walk-in cooler, buildup of food debris on wire shelves inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook's line.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands prior to touching hotdog bun to prepare food for service. Discussed properly hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer with blades soiled with grease and food debris on shelf next to three compartment sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand washing sinks by front of store. One by drive through and one closest to manager desk.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense towels at hand washing sink across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above hot holding drawers closest to drive through area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of food debris under shelves of walk-in freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of breaded chicken breast on floor of walk-in freezer.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic container on shelf above three compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and cove molding behind fryers with buildup of grease. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Spoke to operator about proper hand washing practices. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of Spectracide on shelf next to bags of buns.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by dry storage shelf across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking a beverage while prepping food on prep table across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on wire shelf across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with accumulation of dust behind French fry hot holding station.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch uniform and then pick up unwrapped single service Togo trays with bare hands. Operator spoke to employee, employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of grill cleaner above flat top. Operator moved to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease behind grill and fryers.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer hanging above to go packets of condiments next to front door. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cooks line.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields for fluorescent lights above flat top and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clear plastic seasoning shaker on wire rack above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go cups stored on floor across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved case to a shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to bun toaster on cooks line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice tea down drain of Hand washing sink near drive thru window.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by Hand washing sink across from three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and debris on ceiling vents above drink station and prep table.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter above flattop.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing on cooks line by flattop and reach in cooler.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers on wire rack next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed stem thermometer had a 28 degree variance from the digital thermometer while temping chili that was reheating in the steam table by the fryers. Operator will train employees how to check and calibrate correctly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container in bulk bread crumbs used as a scoop. Operator removed container from bin and coached employees to use the proper handled scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on wire shelf next to the three compartment sink not properly air dried. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers above three compartment sink.