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Sonic Food Store

12001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77099
American
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonic Food Store five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Hand-washing sink supplies” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Dispensing utensils used only for non-time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods (such as ice) not stored in a clean protected location.
20-21.05(f)(02)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
82
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Dec 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
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)
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
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)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Food Store on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Food Store.

How does Sonic Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Sonic Food Store most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Sonic Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Food Store have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Food Store 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 Food Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Food Store is inspected around three times per year on average.

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