SONIC DRIVE IN 5404
2020 S RIDGEWOOD AVE · SOUTH DAYTONA · Volusia County · FL 32119
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over onion rings **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Intermediate 5
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips and quat sanitizer
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Three compartment sink area
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. Employees with no food handler training
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Drive thru
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
35A-20-4Basic – Dead ants present. One on prep table next to side drive thru door 20+ on the ground next to oil storage system **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor, fryer area Grill area Under three compartment sink
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Soda machine/kitchen entrance
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of warmer next to fryers Under grill
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. – Onion pieces on veg dicer – greasy residue on metal pans
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.