SONIC DRIVE-IN 6668
650 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed floor drain under ice machine full and draining out across floor throughout establishment from ice machine along wall under dry storage past shelving across open floor through doorway into back area past walk-in cooler to back door. Employees walking through water to perform routine duties . Must walk through water to access both walk-in cooler and freezer. Manager squeegeed the floor and sanitized . Water still drains onto floor. Called plumber to snake lines. No scheduled date of arrival for plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. large preptop across from fry warmer. Bottom door(); cut lettuce (64F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F); small cheese slices (67F); large cheese slices (62F – Cold Holding) prep well cooler across from grill (top well (); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding) foods stocked at 11am per manager. Must be served or discarded by 3pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handsink beside 3 bay sink. **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy old food debris in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer from condenser drain line leak. **Warning**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-22-4Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed water splash on single serve bowls at front handsink. Affected Bowls discarded by manager. Others moved out of splash zone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Manager cleaned drain strainer . **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No working light in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions in bag storedover individual cream cheese frosting cups, unwashed fruit stored over whipped cream topping dispenser bags on walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-01-4Basic – Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed freeze drink machine with black growth on non food contact area of front dispenser plate. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:04 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.