Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597

8803 U.S. HWY 301 · PARRISH · Manatee County · FL 34219

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717567
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13756060
DBPR license5105056

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle in drive thru soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored in employee area not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves on chemical shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed stall in women's bathroom without a covered receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans on dry rack above 3 complete sink wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad behind garbage dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container on fry station not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.