SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566
1038 MALABAR RD · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-07-4High Priority – One hamburger bun with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Whipped cream on sundae station 62F, operator discarded on own accord, stated that the sundae station cooler is waiting for a part for repair, put new whipped cream in separate reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels provided at handwash sinks; by mop sink and slushy machine, in both bathrooms **Corrected On-Site**
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.
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sinks; by drive thru window and in men's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn
23-03-4Basic – Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine between uses.
08B-12-5Basic – No cover for ice machine
24-08-4Basic – Pans by the triple sink not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service boxes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:50 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.