SONIC DRIVE IN
2425 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs packages on standing water at 3 compartment sink. As per operator less than 3 hours. hot dogs (51F – Cold Holding) employee moved hot dogs from water and proceeded to stored on metal containers. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on ice machine next to rack across office.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken vent at coffee station.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents throughout kitchen.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted in front ice machine across office.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at the cook line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout establishment.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under skate rack next to employee entrance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fries and onion rings boxes stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Also cooking oil container stored on floor between fryer and reach in freezer at cook line.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler next to expo table. Also in reach in cooler at shake station.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hot dogs packages on standing water at 3 compartment sink. As per operator less than 3 hours. hot dogs (51F – Cold Holding) employee moved hot dogs from water and proceeded to stored on metal containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:11 PM.
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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.