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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle in drive thru soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area with fryer baskets stored inside sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in men's restroom. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored in employee area not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves on chemical shelves. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed stall in women's bathroom without a covered receptacle. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans on dry rack above 3 complete sink wet nesting. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad behind garbage dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container on fry station not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:16 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.