Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6668

650 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3407282
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8556697
DBPR license3800806

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream topping (60F – Cold Holding) held at room temperature on countertop in open well of preptop cooler. Item is bagged in squeeze bag and unable to benefit from cold hold of cooler see stop sale. Manager unable to verify when product was put on counter. Manager will store product within the cooker below under cabinet to benefit from cold temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled stored at mopsink. Manager labeled. **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. Observed black growth on interior of ice machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like growth on door to walk-in freezer and on wall and light switch at this location.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had employee remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black debris buildup along walls and corners of establishment floor.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

#6Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager replaced solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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
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.