Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SONIC DRIVE IN

11211 SE 178 PL · SUMMERFIELD · Marion County · FL 34491

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3732459
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13770952
DBPR license5202549

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. On cook line, next to grill, raw burgers stored above opened container with onions rings.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two employees

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent near back door with mold like substance

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer and reach in cooler on cook line.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers and freezers soiled with food residue and mold like substance, also gaskets. Freeze machine and ice cream machine soiled with mold like substance. Accumulation of grease and build up underneath hot holding drawers above make table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers soiled with food residue. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near office area (ice cream cooler). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exterior wall of Walk in cooler and walk in freezer with mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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 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.