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SONIC DRIVE-IN

1414 CAPITAL CIRCLE NW · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3388679
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8491625
DBPR license4702382

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects observed in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer on cook line too strong. Manager diluted during inspection, retested at 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed exposed drain under milk shake machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed oven thermometer in desert cooler, only displays temperatures above 100F.

#4Basic38-04-4

Basic – No light in walk in freezer.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler handle and shelves soiled. Mold-like substance on cook line reach in gaskets.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris in reach in cooler next to fry station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.