SONIC DRIVE-IN 4975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom corner of back door with light shining through. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves on cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One walk in cooler shelve is rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

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. Person in charge unable to show food handler training for any employee due to not having access to system records. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Person in charge needs more time for training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed no proof of food handler training conducted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk-in freezer on floor. Also observed water coming from under tiles near walk-in freezer when walked on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed water still coming from tiles when walking near walk-in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed brown standing water on floor near walk-in freezer and back door, also observed brown water gushing up from floor tiles, near walk-in freezer, when stepped on. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed foul smelling odor from standing water under tiles. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed foul sewage smell when stepping on floor near walk-in freezer. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 pans of hot dogs in walk in cooler dated 10-22-24.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at 3 compartment sink below the flood rim.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. .Observed cream in reach in cooler by office 57F. In unit overnight. Ambient temperature reading 56F.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook on cook line cook tots and leave them in fryer basket. 1st temperature 160F, 2nd temperature taken half an hour later 98F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both slushie machines in kitchen with mold-like substance on plate. Also on soda fountain machine by drive through and ice cream machine. Observed debris buildup on hot holding tray for fries on cook line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels were provided at all handwash sinks throughout establishment.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on plate of can opener on prep table by slushie machine.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to date on filter. Observed water filter dated to be changed on 10/9/24.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in kitchen has mold-like substance in the interior of the top part of machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In the women's bathroom outside of establishment does not have a cover on trash can.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink by back door in kitchen. Also drain cover missing at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf with bag in box for soda machine in kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler by office is in poor repair.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all floors and walls on cook line has debris buildup, including under and around cooking equipment. All areas under shelving and behind all equipment throughout establishment is soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by flat grill in kitchen.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in walk in cooler in disrepair.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on chain hanging over single service cups by drive through. Observed sauce containers on table by slushie machine, near the office has debris on the exterior. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet on hand wash sink in women's bathroom.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature in prep cooler is 46F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Cooler is being held on time control and everything is documented. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 4 flying insects, 1 at front office area, 3 at mop sink area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature On cook line, flip top reach in cooler, cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato in cooler over night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, flip top reach in cooler, cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato in cooler over night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, at under counter hot holding warmer sausage (115F - Hot Holding); Operator re heated sausage (170F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present hired approximately 1 year per manager, no proof of employee training.

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. One employee present hired approximately 1 year per manager, no proof of employee responsibilities. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed two photo copies of safe staff. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser in women's restroom not dispensing soap.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dry storage area, ice machine has black mold-like substance in interior of bin and interior of door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer door handle has buildup on back surface area.

Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside near back door, clean out cover missing.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drive-thru drink station, jacket stored on drink carriers.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair protection.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves of dish area, containers stacked while wet.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line, multiple floor tiles missing. Observed standing water. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls, and /or ceilings has soiled accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall around flat top has grease buildup. At cook line, floor under flip top reach in cooler has buildup. Throughout the establishment, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler, plastic container of ice cream mix and case of onions on floor. In walk in freezer, multiple cases of tater tots on floor.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Buildup of un bagged trash on ground around dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, hamburger reach in freezer has ice build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At ice cream station, tongs in cherries have handle touching product.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line hot dog station, left toaster on lower shelf interior has buildup. At cook line fry station, hot holding unit has buildup.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hamburger reach in freezer door slides have black mold-like substance. At cook line, hood filters over flat top and fryers have grease buildup. At cook line, ledge over flat top and fry hot holding bin have buildup of food residue. At cook line, gaskets on flat top reach in cooler have buildup. At cook line fry station, side of stand up reach in cooler has grease buildup. At prep area, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At ice cream area, reach in cooler gasket soiled. At drive-thru and inside drink stations, plate at nozzle area of slushy machine have black mold-like substance. At drive-thru drink station, cover on cup holder has dust build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, multiple containers have old label residue.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open on both dumpsters with trash inside.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At ice cream station, interior of ice cream machine cabinet has food residue.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can conveniently located by hand wash sink by office.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over container of cut onions.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish area, triple sink faucet leaking.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Operator made sanitizer buckets with soap only. Discarded and made buckets with quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in mop sink area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (123F - Reheating) on flat top grill. Operator stated chili had been reheating for 3.25 hours prior to temperature, removed from grill and placed new chili on grill.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top of reach-in cooler on line, sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese was placed in cooler 3.25 hours prior to temperature and voluntarily discarded cheese during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and shredded cheese.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See stop sale. Observed chili (123F - Reheating) on flat top grill. Operator stated chili had been reheating for 3.25 hours prior to temperature, removed from grill and placed new chili on grill.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On chemical shelf observed two slicers and one dicer stored under multiple chemicals. Operator stated they were dirty and moved them to dish area to be washed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board store clean with food debris buildup. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in womens restroom.

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. Observed no proof employees are aware of rotting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator holding cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and shredded cheese on time without paperwork. Operator stated items are discarded after four hours. Provided operator with time paperwork during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photo copies of one certificate being used to fill out for employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with heavy mold-like substance buildup on top, bottom, sides of bin and drop plate.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on trash can in womens restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer next to fryers with torn gaskets.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in multiple areas where floor tiles are missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with buildup under ice machine and in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles missing in front of fryers, in front of ice machine and soda dispenser. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In burger reach-in freezer on cook line observed ice buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in flip top reach-in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior around ice machine bin with mold-like substance buildup. Observed lid on ice machine bin with he@y mold-like substance buildup. Observed grease buildup on vents above fryers. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream by ice cream machine 63F. Cream placed into service approximately two hours prior. Cream moved to reach in cooler to cool. Cheese on main make line 52F. Cheese placed into service approximately two hours prior. Cheese moved to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area. Interior of reach in freezer by grill. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens restroom toilet is not operating. Manager states repair company has been notified. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket on top of ice cream machine. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in womens restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door is rusted in bottom and a gap is present.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By green dry storage racks near ice machine. By fryers near floor drain.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near fryers in kitchen.

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice cream machine. Floor behind ice machine. Floor under dry storage racks. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Walls throughout kitchen. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by ice cream machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Mop sink area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door to establishment is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser not functioning. By Three compartment sink. Fixed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty fan grill. Walk in freezer.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. Under Three compartment sink.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior base of reach in freezer.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen burgers uncovered in reach in freezer. Covered. Corrected On-Site