Sonic Drive-In
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Sonic Drive-In scores about where you'd expect for a Plant City restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed cracked tile by floor drain on main cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen on on cook line causing accumulated food and water to build up. Also cracked tile by floor drain on main cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On condenser line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated debris in shake station
36-27-5
82
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout causing accumulated water and food debris throughout establishment
36-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime and mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under toaster prep table 1 dead roach on wall by co2 tank. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas and will get pest control back out to do treatment. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in mop sink.
29-20-5
61
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 500ppm. Manager added more water and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mustard and barbecue sauce pumps soiled. Manager put in dish **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed barbecue sauce jug with mold on label as it was being reused
25-32-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles and missing grout throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored by forks at front counter
41-10-4
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in units on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On wall by cook line hand sink
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. By three compartment sink and soda station
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water on cook line
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holder soiled with excessive food-debris
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to strawberry, cherry, lemon and lime containers by expo counter
21-44-1
52
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers Behind all coolers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Neat soda machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three compartment sink sprayer nozzle Shelves on cookline soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Three compartment sink **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop basin **Warning**
29-11-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In.
How does Sonic Drive-In compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Sonic Drive-In most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.
Has Sonic Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sonic Drive-In inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In is inspected around two times per year on average.
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