SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435
8610 GLADIOLUS DR · FT. MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties 109F hot hold. Operator discarded hamburger patties and turned up heat element. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on table near food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at togo window. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at handwash sink near togo window reaching 77F.
Basic 4
36-22-4Basic – Floor area in front of ice machine covered with standing water.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage and in corner underneath three compartment sink.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around trash receptacle.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.