Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435

8610 GLADIOLUS DR · FT. MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3749445
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13787947
DBPR license4605855

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from ac unit onto floor at cook line and dishwash area. Observed buildup of condensation on top of ice bin.

#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and dumpster.

#3Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed buildup of rust on door frame to upright double door reach in cooker at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.