Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

SONIC DRIVE IN 5080

7449 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3779512
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13921159
DBPR license6112948

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#2Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.