SONIC DRIVE IN 5080
7449 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33541
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Ownership name listed as SONIC RESTAURANTS INC, but ownership is SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found near to-go prep table of wall near kitchen entrance in corner of floor and cove molding crawling through a broken tile. Operator eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-04-4High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by 22 rodent droppings found on top of built in oil storage container system to the right of a storage shelf containing single service styrofoam cups. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/ temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Corn Dog (47F – Cold Holding); Liquid Eggs (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Bacon (50F – Cold Holding); Pork Sausage (51F – Cold Holding) in two door vertical reach-in cooler at end of cook line near three compartment sink. Items were left in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken this morning. Issued stop sale on products. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Corn Dog (47F – Cold Holding); Liquid Eggs (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Bacon (50F – Cold Holding); Pork Sausage (51F – Cold Holding) in two door vertical reach-in cooler at end of cook line near three compartment sink. Items were left in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken this morning. Issued stop sale on products. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 1
53A-04-6Intermediate – Observed: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of promotion. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager for Janessa Rivera-Gomez. Manager has been working as a manager since May of 2025. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 4
35A-03-4Basic – Observed: 1 dead roach on premises by front door to seating area, inside of establishment. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-20-5Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters to grill and dryers soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-27-5Basic – Observed: Wall bulging on south side of interior of building. Wall soiled with a mold-like substance near mop sink. Broken cove molding across from walk-in cooler door. Floor area covered with standing water in front of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Operator is working on getting quotes for repair for walls. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.