Cypress Lake, Lee County

SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435

8610 GLADIOLUS DR, Cypress Lake, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
May 12, 2026
City
Cypress Lake
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

May 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-05-4

Detail 24571165

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom. Operator called employee to fix. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 24571163

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on outside of cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Detail 24571166

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 24571161

Basic - Ice buildup in hamburger reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 24571162

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24571164

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

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 24219025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties 109F hot hold. Operator discarded hamburger patties and turned up heat element. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24219026

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on table near food items. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24219021

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at togo window. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24219023

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at handwash sink near togo window reaching 77F.

36-22-4

Detail 24219020

Basic - Floor area in front of ice machine covered with standing water.

36-73-4

Detail 24219022

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage and in corner underneath three compartment sink.

33-20-4

Detail 24219024

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

33-16-4

Detail 24219019

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 24013193

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over container of raw bacon. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24013191

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 24013190

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 24013192

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23638530

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. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23638533

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sinks near office. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23638534

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tanks. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23638531

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting ice. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23638532

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on outside of cooking equipment and hot holding trays. Warning

Dec 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23281839

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 2024-10-17: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23281840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of maintaining floor clean. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed floor in front service area and walk in freezer cleaned. Time extend for next unannounced for underneath shelving in dry storage. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23281841

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed shake machine heavily soiled with food debris. Observed heavy buildup of grease on grill, around fryers at cook line, and on cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed shake station cleaned. Time extend for next unannounced inspection for buildup of grease on cooking equipment at cook line. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23281843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer next to fryers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time extend for next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23281842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time extend for next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

Oct 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 16

31A-09-4

Detail 23272977

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near office area blocked by boxes. Operator moved boxes. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23272970

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink nearest togo window. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23272971

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

51-11-4

Detail 23272968

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23272980

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23272981

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lid for women's restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23272967

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor near shake station. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23272969

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23272979

Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of maintaining floor clean. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23272975

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23272972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed shake machine heavily soiled with food debris. Observed heavy buildup of grease on grill, around fryers at cook line, and on cooking equipment. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23272974

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23272976

Basic - Reach-in freezer next to fryers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

21-11-4

Detail 23272973

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23272982

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23272978

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

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 17

28-26-5

Detail 22965114

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain slow to drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22965109

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22965116

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. Warning

29-38-4

Detail 22965103

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

32-07-4

Detail 22965110

Basic - Bathroom facilities not clean. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22965108

Basic - Buildup of food debris/gray-like substance around reach in freezer door handles. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22965118

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22965117

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22965107

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22965113

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22965115

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

33-20-4

Detail 22965106

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

23-03-4

Detail 22965119

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance around ice cream dispensing nozzles. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22965102

Basic - Objectionable odors around hand wash sink next to ice cream machine. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22965104

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Toilet in men's restroom not flushing properly. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 22965111

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22965112

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22965105

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-05-4

Detail 22419194

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced batteries. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22419193

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

29-38-4

Detail 22419196

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22419191

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22419190

Basic - Ice buildup in raw hamburger storage reach-in freezer at cook line.

28-15-4

Detail 22419192

Basic - Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.

23-03-4

Detail 22419195

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on outside of door frame at cook line

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

11-27-4

Detail 22125993

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.

29-38-4

Detail 22125995

Basic - Backflow device at mop sink not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22125990

Basic - Ceiling tile damaged above three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Detail 22125992

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, dust-like substance above shelving near walk in freezer. Educated operator on cleaning vents. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22125996

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22125988

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

36-73-4

Detail 22125997

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in kitchen. Educated operator on cleaning underneath equipment. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22125991

Basic - Ice buildup in hamburger storage reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22125987

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, gray/slime-like substance on reach in cooler gaskets on reach in cooler nearest fryers at cook line on tray cart in walk in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 22125986

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.

21-11-4

Detail 22125989

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Shake station.

36-27-5

Detail 22125994

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area. Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-05-4

Detail 21587831

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

29-38-4

Detail 21587829

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21587827

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

50-09-4

Detail 21587824

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21587826

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near ice machine.

36-73-4

Detail 21587828

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment.

14-69-4

Detail 21587825

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 21587830

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in Dishwash area. Observed gray/mold-like substance on wall above walk in freezer.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-02-6

Detail 21205886

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken fingers stored over packaged frozen French fries. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21205881

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheddar cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put more ice underneath pan. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21205885

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris around shake nozzle.

31B-02-4

Detail 21205891

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine/office area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21205887

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at 90F (waited 3 minutes).

22-20-5

Detail 21205882

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

29-38-4

Detail 21205883

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed backflow prevention device on mop sink is broken. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21205893

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust at front service area.

08B-49-4

Detail 21205892

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on container on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21205884

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/gray-like substance underneath ice cream machine and equipment in kitchen.

33-19-4

Detail 21205896

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

33-20-4

Detail 21205888

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Educated operator on importance of cleaning around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

32-05-4

Detail 21205895

Basic - Men's Bathroom door handle missing/in disrepair. Maintenance onsite. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 21205889

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-20-5

Detail 21205894

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice cream machine/office area.

36-27-5

Detail 21205890

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of preventing mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 20834532

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unpackaged raw frozen chicken fingers stored over French fries. Fries moved to top location. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20834533

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom. Corrected On-Site

29-38-4

Detail 20834537

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed back flow prevent at mop sink is broken.

33-20-4

Detail 20834536

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

23-03-4

Detail 20834534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on outside lid of ice machine.

36-27-5

Detail 20834535

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 20516005

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance. Dishwash area.

14-69-4

Detail 20516006

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 20516004

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.