Sonic Drive-In #4402

5195 W 34Th St, Houston, TX 77092
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In #4402 five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus six before.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 87; Sonic Drive-In #4402 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
74
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations.
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Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Cleaning equipment storage. maintenance and cleaning tools such as brooms / mops / vacuum cleaners and similar equipment not maintained / stored in a way that does not contaminate food / utensils / equipment / single-use articles / single-service articles / linens.
20-21.28(e)
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
86
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
20-21.03(c)(02)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In #4402 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #4402 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sonic Drive-In #4402 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Sonic Drive-In #4402 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Sonic Drive-In #4402's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In #4402 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #4402 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.