Lauderhill, Broward County

SONIC DRIVE IN

8188 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill, FL 33351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Nov 12, 2025
City
Lauderhill
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-29-5

Detail 24183832

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter with date mark 11/02 - 11/09 as of 11/12

22-02-4

Detail 24183833

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixing device for milkshake machine soiled, no morning orders of milkshakes

14-69-4

Detail 24183834

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in glass top chest freezer Ice buildup up inside walk in freezer behind fan unit

38-01-4

Detail 24183831

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield for 2 door reach in cooler broken

23-03-4

Detail 24183830

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed monitor/screen with a build up of dust over prep table

08B-12-5

Detail 24183835

Basic - Stored food not covered. Two door freezer, multiple food items stored uncovered

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23545669

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached to mop sink, no vacuum breaker on hose attached to splitter.

14-69-4

Detail 23545670

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice build up in back of fan unit inside walk in freezer.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22992120

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22639369

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22639370

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

36-73-4

Detail 22639368

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. By dumpster

33-29-4

Detail 22639367

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed lids Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22290389

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. Email operator procedures Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22290390

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom of traulsen reach in freezer soiled with food debris

31A-11-4

Detail 22290395

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of cleaner/destainer with bleach hanging on the splash guard on hand washing sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22290393

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.

14-69-4

Detail 22290391

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor in walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 22290394

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22290392

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on traulsen reach in freezer soiled with food debris Observed sides and rear of flat top grill soiled with grease.

42-01-4

Detail 22290396

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

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21887189

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid on site, Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21887187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed eggs stored over bacon in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21887185

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21887183

Intermediate - Food-contact surface mixer nozzle and soda nozzles and reach in freezer cutting boards sliding doors soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

31A-11-4

Detail 21887188

Intermediate - Hand-wash sink located at prep area used for purposes other than hand-washing used as a dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21887182

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at prep area. Operator placed paper towel at sink. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21887184

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 21887186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface floors behind equipmentsoiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

42-01-4

Detail 21887181

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

01B-07-4

Detail 21402195

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold in interior of ice machine dripping into ice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21402193

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inter of ice machine with mold like substance on walls, lids Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21402189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21402188

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in unisex bathroom not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21402191

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by soda machine, 3 compartment sink, beside reach in cooler.throughout all area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21402196

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soil and floor drains soiled with accumulation of food debris throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 21402192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21402190

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Working containers of food, salt and water removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21402194

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in shelves and gaskets with mold like substance. Observed walk in shelves, doors, gaskets and handles with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 19Total: 26

22-35-5

Detail 21398021

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed food preparation sink with grease build up and food debris. Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 21398025

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold in interior of ice machine dripping into ice Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21398036

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods brought from walk in at 10am per operator to reach in out of temperature fore more than 4 hours Reach in cooler ; tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold in interior of ice machine dripping into ice Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21398028

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods brought from walk in at 10am per operator to reach in out of temperature fore more than 4 hours Reach in cooler ; tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21398016

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21398020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles and interior of soda nozzles holders with accumulation of mold like substance. Observed slime substance substance and mold like substance on soda machine located at drive thru window. Observed green cutting board stored on prep sink with mold like substance. Observed 3 compartment sink with heavy grease build up and pipes nozzles with mold like substance. Observed cleaned dicer for onions on shelf with heavy grease build up around food contact areas and other parts of the equipment. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21398032

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located at drive thru station with chocolate build up. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21398024

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inter of ice machine with mold like substance on walls, lids Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21398026

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris and mold like substance on equipment door handles and gaskets throughout. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21398018

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in mop sink area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21398011

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hoods above grills with heavy grease build up. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21398034

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in unisex bathroom not covered. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21398012

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on standing horizon reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21398031

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by soda machine, 3 compartment sink, beside reach in cooler.throughout all area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21398029

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soil and floor drains soiled with accumulation of food debris throughout. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 21398015

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed hot shot glue board devices stored on shelf above containers containing bread crumbs batter . Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21398013

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice build up in French fry freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21398030

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease build up by hot holding station for burgers, chicken Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21398035

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21398027

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of grills, under fryers, under grills with heavy grease build up, heavy food debris slime and mold like substance. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21398033

Basic - Observed Working containers of food, salt and water removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21398017

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under 3 compartment sink PVC pipe leaking water into buckets on floor . Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21398023

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in shelves and gaskets with mold like substance. Observed walk in shelves, doors, gaskets and handles with mold like substance. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21398014

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21398019

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21398022

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

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 20933650

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Observed no self closing device on restroom door. -Observed restroom door open.

23-03-4

Detail 20933649

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed old food residue buildup on exterior Slush machine.

22-16-4

Detail 20933652

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed old food residue buildup inside beverage air refrigerator.

25-05-4

Detail 20933651

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.

36-27-5

Detail 20933648

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area -Observed black mold like substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 20630213

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching then proceed to handle food without washing hands. Manager educate employees on handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 20630214

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table across from fryer.

40-06-5

Detail 20630209

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stores on prep table in from of fryer. Operator removed.

08B-38-4

Detail 20630210

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Bun toaster oil on floor on cookline.

38-07-4

Detail 20630208

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing multiple light shields on cookline.

22-16-4

Detail 20630207

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler by dessert station soiled. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 20630212

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in Beverage air reach in cooler on cookline.

36-27-5

Detail 20630211

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1)Observed wall behind grill soiled with grease build up. 2) Observed grease build up behind fryers in cookline.