SONIC DRIVE IN 5404

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over grill Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicer Operator removed to wash Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate by servsafe

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in Oreo mix Corrected On-Site

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Above hot dog roller, divider for single service items repair will peeling, soiled duct tape

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table next to the grill Corrected On-Site

Basic - Shelving in poor repair. Wire shelving, upright cooler near 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain under handsink near three compartment sink

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sonic safe certificate provided for one employee, no other certificates available for employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wire shelving coating peeling off, metal rusting, beverage air reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Top and underside near warmer for tot warmer - around grill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Time Extended

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

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips and quat sanitizer

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/ Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Three compartment sink area

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. Employees with no food handler training

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Drive thru

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Dead ants present. One on prep table next to side drive thru door 20+ on the ground next to oil storage system Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor, fryer area Grill area Under three compartment sink

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Soda machine/kitchen entrance

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of warmer next to fryers Under grill

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - Onion pieces on veg dicer - greasy residue on metal pans

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw burgers over liquid eggs, beverage air cooler - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - Appears to be water damage/sagging, near drive thru and over chemical storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - debris, walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Grease behind line Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink area not curbed. consists of a floor drain and faucet Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. - visible soil, black push cart Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fries, upright freezer on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese44-46, top left cookline cooler, advised to use deep pans and keep product below fill line - cold brew with ice cream mix 46F overnight in topping cooler. Manager stated product was out while cooler was being cleaned in the past couple of hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Milk and cold brew 42F Sliced cheese 42F Shredded cheese 42F Sliced cheese up to 50F, up to 46F, filled to the rim, main cooler operator moved to another cooler. Retemped at 45F, 46F Admin Complaint

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 2024-12-03: Operator showed training from Totzone; Sonic. Training program not on the approved list. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath grill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Grease on the floor behind grill - evidence of water coming from baseboard area. Dry storage, brown water marks across floor towards drain Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright beverage air cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink across from walk in cooler, flush with floor and not curbed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler next to triple sink, operator placed closer to door Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water leaking from equipment in walk-in cooler

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in cookline area.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off reach-in freezer door, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris above -accumulation of grease dripping off the side of flat top grill -exterior of trash cans soiled

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. tater tots 119-125F under heat lamp at dump station. Timer not being used. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient thermometer on exterior of stand up refrigerator not functioning. Advised to place ambient thermometer inside unit near door Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink up front Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Door to walk in freezer in disrepair. -person in charge stated replacement part is on the way

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use stainless table where hot dogs are being prepped. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -handling food with hair some hair exposed in front while handling food at expo Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch during food handling

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/hood/ceiling.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on handles to stand up freezers near warewashing area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top right surface of exterior of ice machine near coffee machines. Black substance -top surface above timer at dump station -shelf below hot dog trays -hood filters

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -some hot dog trays not inverted sitting on top shelf above bulk stored and covered hot dog trays

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -hot dog trays

Basic - Water leaking from spray hose at warewashing area

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach-in coolers in cookline area have an accumulation of food debris Warning

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

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. -fryer area Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over flat top grill have an accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lids. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flat top grill has a heavy accumulation of grease Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -whipped cream 53F, operator returned to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler ambient air thermometer reading 15F, operator installed new thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler/freezer floors lightly soiled with food debris -accumulation of grease and food debris behind and underneath fryers

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door gasket soiled

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink faucet in service area continuously dripping -handwash sink in rear prep area continuously dripping

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -case of raw bacon stored over pasteurized eggs in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in freezer soiled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table in rear of kitchen

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor underneath fryers and flat top grill -soda syrup on floor underneath soda bibs -floor in walk in freezer has an accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -walk in cooler door gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk above reach in cooker

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink near beverage station

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -restroom cleaner spray bottle on prep table next to lemonade dispenser Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained -flat top grill

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -Women's restroom has sign posted "OUT OF ORDER!!! KEEP OUT!!! DO NOT ENTER!!!

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -red soda syrup leaking onto floor below bag in boxes

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors -handwash sinks throughout kitchen soiled

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -styrofoam cups next to drink station Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service lids, drive thru.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area.