Lake Park, Palm Beach County

SONIC DRIVE-IN 5784

201 N CONGRESS AVE, Lake Park, FL 33403

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
Lake Park
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 24357342

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (136-131F - Hot Holding)in steam table at cook line; as per operator food pit of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food placed back on the grill to reheat to 165 F;rechecked to 171F Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24357340

Basic - Food stored on floor- bags of ice on the floor in walk-in freezer Stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24357341

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sack of onions over sliced cheese in walk-in cooler; stored properly Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24357343

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm); fixed to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 24242085

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: Raw chicken tenders over French fries, both products not in their original packaging. Educated operator on proper safe storage practices. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24242087

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler at cook line: raw ground beef over raw bacon. Educated operator on safe storage practices. Operator stored products properly.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24242091

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left building to deliver food with gloves on to customer and came back inside building and began packaging wrapped ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 24242089

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. Not available at time of inspection.

53A-15-4

Detail 24242086

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed allergen poster to operator

32-12-6

Detail 24242088

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

33-06-4

Detail 24242090

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. In men's restroom.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 23610150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over onion rings and mozzarella sticks. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23610154

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. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23610151

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 23610153

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

22-16-4

Detail 23610152

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several reach in coolers interiors soiled with spillage and food debris.

46-01-4

Detail 23610155

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

Oct 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23237014

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon not stored. sandwich station top unit - American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F- Cold Holding) - operator states removed from walk in cooler 20 minutes earlier and were not portioned or prepared today. Empty spaces in top unit let cold air escape - operator moved all TFS foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (42F - Cold Holding) sandwich station - American cheese (48F-58FF - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding) operator states held in top unit under 2 hours - operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

38-01-4

Detail 23237015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Light shields on order. Time Extended

Aug 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23059737

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon not stored. sandwich station top unit - American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F- Cold Holding) - operator states removed from walk in cooler 20 minutes earlier and were not portioned or prepared today. Empty spaces in top unit let cold air escape - operator moved all TFS foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23059736

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 2024-08-13: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23059735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23057624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23057626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23057623

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from car hop station hand sink - operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23057619

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

08B-47-4

Detail 23057625

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of ice on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23057621

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23057620

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler - Double door reach in cooler. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23057622

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 22596578

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At had washing sink closet to make line advices operator to provide soap Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22596576

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk in cooler bowl used as scoop in cookie crumb mix Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22596575

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Garbage can with no lid, operator corrected by providing lid Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22596572

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

06-01-5

Detail 22596574

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink container of hot dogs thawing at room temperature. Operator moved container to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22596577

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler bag of unwashed onions over ready to eat pickles. Operator instructed to move onions to proper storage placement. Corrective Action Taken

29-03-4

Detail 22596573

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. By Ice machine, Water draining from ceiling vent into plastic food contact containers, also At hand washing sink closet to ice machine water leaking onto floor.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21196839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen; sliced tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49°F - Cold Holding), being held on ice, ice not covering product line. Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, added ice to cover product line. Repeat Violation Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 21196840

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk-in cooler; bowl used as scoop in cookie dough and graham cracker boxes. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 20310764

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers not commercially packaged stored on top of French a Fries in reach in freezer by flat top. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20310765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (46°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler by fryers. As per manager food left out for 30 minutes. Food not prepared or portioned today. Manager placed food in walk-in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 20310761

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. Reviewed the Big 6 and emailed poster. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20310766

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food accumulation on reach in freezer cover lid. Food debris/ grease accumulated on doors and handles at reach in cooler by bread station. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20310769

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-36-4

Detail 20310762

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open box of diced chicken breast stored under build up iced condenser in walk-in freezer. Manager stored on shelves away from frozen condenser. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 20310767

Basic - Hot water handle not completely attached at the handwash sink at cook line. Establishment has plenty of handwash sinks for employees to wash hands.

14-69-4

Detail 20310768

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in cooler by flat top. Ice build up on the condenser lines in walk-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 20310763

Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers out of the original packaging placed in container not covered in reach in freezer at cook line. Burgers uncovered in walk-in freezer. Employee covered burger container. Corrected On-Site