SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259
650 CHENEY HWY · TITUSVILLE · Brevard County · FL 32780
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects found between in kitchen and back door area **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer sanitizer at 500 ppm. Operator added water. Second reading 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. All Sanitizer buckets at first reading 500 ppm. Operator added water. New reading 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of lemon found inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Operator had employees on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dry storage area **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers above three compartment sink. Operator flipped them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 4/1/2025 displayed. Operator printed current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with ineffective hair restraint. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by three compartment sink **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on unsanitized pallet. Operator removed, sanitized bucket and placed on sanitized tray. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-10-4Basic – Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Area around dumpster is soiled **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor by dry storage area. Operator moved them up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-65-5Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen from grill. Per operator, Work order already sent. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.