Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONIC DRIVE-IN

2140 N COURTENAY PKWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3398478
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525311
DBPR license1506727

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower area of reach in cooler between cook line and service window. Hot Dogs/corndogs (51F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower area of reach in cooler between cook line and service window. Hot Dogs/corndogs (51F – Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding the mixing arm for shake blender is soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves of chemical rack near walk in cooler

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath soda machine near service window. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of cooked pork being thawed in standing water. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.