SONIC DRIVE IN
2660 NW 199 ST · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33056
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back storage area on top of boxes of to go items and syrups, 10 droppings. Observed 4 rat droppings on rack where soda syrups are stored. Observed on countertop at front counter where tea dispenser is, 3 droppings inside kitchen area. Observed 2 droppings inside of white sugar box stored under tea dispenser in main kitchen area.. Observed 2 droppings on top of sauces box near hot dog warmer in kitchen area. Observed 10 droppings in cabinet under prep table where power outlet is, in kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F – Cold Holding). Manager discarded lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F – Cold Holding). Manager discarded lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to fryer: tator tots (117F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator discarded on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored over to go bags. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 26
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
25-25-4Basic – Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, food debris , and some tiles soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed above the triple sink. Advised operator to store containers properly. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F – Cold Holding). **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed across walk in. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in different parts of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dining area with sticky residue. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil stored on floor near triple sink. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed paper trash on dumpster floor. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in women's restroom. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets soiled. Observed under hot dog machine heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in the kitchen and near mop sink. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer; soiled shelves. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of napkins stored on floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
25-21-4Basic – Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Observed ketchup packets under handwash sink near soda machine. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler across hot dog warmer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at prep sink and mop sink. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at both hand sinks. Observed under triple sink. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 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.