Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435

8610 GLADIOLUS DR · FT. MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3631934
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929484
DBPR license4605855

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over container of raw bacon. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.