Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5587

2551 S JENKINS RD · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34947

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3130198
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7677119
DBPR license6602785

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 26, 2021
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 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 2

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 30 plus live roaches near and around paper bags bulk, under bread racks and on racks in storage area. One near bread by corner on walk in cooler one roach behind prep table chili is on **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open chemical stored next to steam well sanitizer next to topping bar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and buckets of grease stored under cook line. Walls soiled. Soiled floors near and around cooking equipment, freezer on line, and three bay sink. Drain/drain covers soiled Under chemical rack in back area Prep table that holds chili

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cooler by topping bar

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall cooler on cooks line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.