SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597
8803 U.S. HWY 301 · PARRISH · Manatee County · FL 34219
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-08-4High Priority – Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employees washing hands in cold water. It took several minutes for cook line hand sinks to reach 85 degrees. Observed employees properly wash hands after the hand sinks achieved 85 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen uncooked chicken not in original packaging stored above frozen fries in reach in freezer.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below flood rim on 3 compartment sink.Manager removed spray hose from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream base temp 51F. Manager removed ice cream base and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning fluid stored next to single food handler gloves. Employee removed cleaning fluid from shelf. Observed floor cleaner on shelf stored next to single serve use lids in dry storage walk in. Manager removed lids from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slushee nozzle soiled. Manager voluntarily shut down machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink with no soap.
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured next to employee lockers.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on prep counter near hotdog cooking station. Employee removed drink from prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease on ground behind dumpster on dumpster pad.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on the fan guard and ceiling.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve use cups stored on floor in dish washing area. Manager removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve use cups stored unprotected above fountain drink dispenser next to drive thru window.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.