Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

SONIC DRIVE-IN 5587

2551 S JENKINS RD, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Dec 8, 2025
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Closed
Inspections
17

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.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24235133

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 2025-11-06: Per manager, food handler books were ordered and have not arrived. Per Supervisor on duty, approved to extend 30 days. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Per Associate Manager, the books have not been received. Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 24235132

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24174848

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 2025-11-06: Per manager, food handler books were ordered and have not arrived. Per Supervisor on duty, approved to extend 30 days. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 24174849

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02C-03-5

Detail 24012043

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sweet cream in front counter cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24012049

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

11-26-1

Detail 24012044

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. Emailed to GM. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24012047

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 24012042

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24012048

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cooks line. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24012046

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of/under hot dog station area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24012045

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hot dog table, constant water leaking onto floor. Warning

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

28-26-5

Detail 23523041

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.

36-22-4

Detail 23523039

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. When entering establishment front area was covered in standing water. Manager cleaned floor Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 23523040

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under bulk ice machine.

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23530912

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese and garlic butter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Cheese 57f, sliced tomatoes 59f, shredded lettuce 52f Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23530908

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F garlic butter 46F manager discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Cheese 57f, sliced tomatoes 59f, shredded lettuce 52f in cooler since 10 found at 2:50 Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23530909

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Prince castle warming unit heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Interior of sandwich cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat from last inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23530906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing grout causes water and food to lay in the crevices. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Replaced with no concrete and still has standing water. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 23530910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors under and behind cook line and drive thru making station heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Observed freezer floor still heavily soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23530911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy grease and food debris on shelves on the cook line. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 23530907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused slushy machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23523034

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese and garlic butter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23523028

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F garlic butter 46F manager discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23523031

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Prince castle warming unit heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Interior of sandwich cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat from last inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23523030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 3 dead roaches on the floor under ice machine. 1 dead roach on counter at drive thru. Manager cleaned up all dead roaches, no live activity observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: 1 dead roach behind bread rack Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 23523029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing grout causes water and food to lay in the crevices. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Replaced with no concrete and still has standing water. Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 23523033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors under and behind cook line and drive thru making station heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Observed freezer floor still heavily soiled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23523027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy grease and food debris on shelves on the cook line. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 23523032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused slushy machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

22-11-5

Detail 23386878

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Scoops and tongs Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23386877

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese and garlic butter Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23386887

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F garlic butter 46F manager discarded Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23386886

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Garlic butter Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23386881

Intermediate - Prince castle warming unit heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Interior of sandwich cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat from last inspection Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23386885

Basic - 3 dead roaches on the floor under ice machine. 1 dead roach on counter at drive thru. Manager cleaned up all dead roaches, no live activity observed. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23386882

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walk-in cooler. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23386879

Basic - Floor tiles missing grout causes water and food to lay in the crevices. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 23386880

Basic - Floors under and behind cook line and drive thru making station heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23386883

Basic - Heavy grease and food debris on shelves on the cook line. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23386884

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused slushy machine. Warning

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 22994341

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook not wash hands, change gloves, change task.

36-32-5

Detail 22994335

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles outside walk in freezer. Tile missing in main kitchen by reach in cooler near back.

40-06-5

Detail 22994336

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.

14-11-5

Detail 22994340

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door for soft serve.

36-22-4

Detail 22994338

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage area.

36-01-4

Detail 22994331

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Fryer oil on floor in front of fryers.

36-17-5

Detail 22994343

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At fryer station in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 22994339

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup inside at fans and build up of ice on floor and door entrance. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22994333

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up at hood vents. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22994334

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 22994332

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach in on cooks line. Reach in freezer by fryer stations.

29-20-5

Detail 22994337

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink is heavily soiled and not draining properly.

08B-12-5

Detail 22994342

Basic - Stored food not covered. Case of frozen hamburgers in walk-in freezer. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22994344

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor drain at 3 compartment sink is not sealed, drain is heavily soiled.

Dec 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

32-07-4

Detail 22529348

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both restrooms need cleaning

23-24-4

Detail 22529343

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in freezer and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22529347

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

14-69-4

Detail 22529344

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build of ice on floor in Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22529345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Control knobs on the griddle soiled with grease buildup. Fans in the walk in cooler are dirty.

08B-12-5

Detail 22529346

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries and mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22207375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese on cook line at 45-49f. Second temperature sliced cheese 36-37f cold holding Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22207371

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor.

31A-11-4

Detail 22207373

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service used for dumping food. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22207370

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-32-5

Detail 22207372

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back storage and at three compartment sink

14-09-4

Detail 22207368

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on burger freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22207369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Controls under griddle heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22207376

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-03-4

Detail 22207374

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self-closing on back door.

14-33-4

Detail 22207365

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler/freezer at cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 22207367

Basic - Soda nozzle from dispenser was on floor. Must clean and sanitize before hooking back up to bag in a box soda. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22207366

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at cooks line area linking drain pipe under sink.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 21815079

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21815077

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

14-36-5

Detail 21815080

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 21815078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled, equipment door handles soiled.

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21166407

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Near front area, fly in storage area

36-32-5

Detail 21166406

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back storage area near freezer

36-34-5

Detail 21166413

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled

50-09-4

Detail 21166412

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21166414

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream refrigerator door broken

36-01-4

Detail 21166410

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Also drains Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21166404

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of onion in walk in cooler floor

14-69-4

Detail 21166405

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

23-03-4

Detail 21166408

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, side and shelf of cooking equipment Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21166409

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

33-31-5

Detail 21166411

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Sandwich unit not in use soiled

21-12-4

Detail 21166415

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near drink fountain Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 20752281

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on wall near back hand sink no other live activity at this time manager killed and sanitizer area Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20752275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese Shredded cheese Place less than 3 hours ago advised rapid chill Placed in freezer temperature is dropping Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20752277

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over peanuts Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20752280

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20752276

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Around edges behind equipment

14-69-4

Detail 20752278

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

23-03-4

Detail 20752279

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, shelves

14-33-4

Detail 20752274

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cooks line Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20752273

Basic - Reach-in freezer cooks line interior/shelves and ice cream serving station have accumulation of soil residues.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 20628619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20628617

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20628618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20628616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 20614823

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 30 plus live roaches near and around paper bags bulk, under bread racks and on racks in storage area. One near bread by corner on walk in cooler one roach behind prep table chili is on Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Did not observe any roaches at this time will have a next day call back per Brandon D Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20614822

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20614825

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20614824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20614820

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

12B-13-4

Detail 20614826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cooler by topping bar - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20614821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 20614149

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 30 plus live roaches near and around paper bags bulk, under bread racks and on racks in storage area. One near bread by corner on walk in cooler one roach behind prep table chili is on Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20614145

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open chemical stored next to steam well sanitizer next to topping bar Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20614151

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20614147

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

14-69-4

Detail 20614144

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20614148

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and buckets of grease stored under cook line. Walls soiled. Soiled floors near and around cooking equipment, freezer on line, and three bay sink. Drain/drain covers soiled Under chemical rack in back area Prep table that holds chili

33-16-4

Detail 20614143

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 20614146

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cooler by topping bar

14-33-4

Detail 20614150

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall cooler on cooks line