Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SONIC DRIVE IN

11900 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322575
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341828
DBPR license2334695

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 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 1

#8High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 500ppm, for sanitizer bucket stored under kitchen counter.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 10/15/2023 for John Ciro, provided by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at side corner area of kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air conditioner vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked glass door panel of exit door near drive thru area.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water located in front of kitchen ice machine.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor under soda syrup boxes at dispensing system located towards back kitchen area, near exit door. Observed floor soiled located under icee beverage dispenser machine and at sundaes/shakes prep area.

#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield covers throughout kitchen.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets located throughout kitchen. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.