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SONIC DRIVE-IN #4361

4011 N WICKHAM RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3732183
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13770676
DBPR license1505341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In soft serve machine. Fluid dripping into ice cream mix.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer Jones

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper surface area surrounding mixing arm for blender is soiled

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

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#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate available for 15 employees

Basic 7

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager not wearing hat while moving products to count inventory

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas throughout building

#3Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. In soft serve machine. Fluid dripping into ice cream mix. SEE STOP SALE

Stop Sale
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances

#6Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong scent of sewage at entry

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower holding area of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.