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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566

1038 MALABAR RD · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571348
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10726893
DBPR license1506701

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live flying insects in kitchen area did not land on any food** **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle hanging on handwashing sink- manager moved to chem storage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Degreaser bottle stored on hand sink by drive through window – manager moved to chem storage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater is not functional at its time repair order has been in place and manager provided email of work order. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is non operational – using external temp freezer until repairs are made **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Frying oil containers- moved to storage by manager Food in external freezer

#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets topping make table

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water heater is non operational. Repair order provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.