SONIC DRIVE IN
11900 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at cook line, employee charged gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands before putting new gloves in. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed bag of bread with mold, at preparation table.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed at cook line.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn dog (128F – Hot Holding) as per manager for less than 4 hours.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On preparation table by drive through.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machines located by drive through. Obseved rack to hold cups soiled. Observed hot dog warmer soiled. Observed preparation tables. Observed cooking equipment soiled located at cook line. Observed soft served ice cream machine soiled. Obseved salt shaker soiled. Observed shake mixer soiled. Observed butter dispenser soiled. Observed shelves to stored bread at cook line soiled.
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager does not know how to calibrate thermometer.
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.. **Repeat Violation**
09-24-4Basic – Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food missing diagram showing location of handwash sinks in relation to areas where bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food will occur.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Obseved at reach in freezer next to cook line.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located by mop sink area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Obseved ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Obseved under 3 compartment sink
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed door in disrepair at reach in cooler with ice cream by entrance of kitchen.
09-26-1Basic – Establishment using an Alternative Operating Procedure not having documentation that hands are properly washed when the specific ready to eat foods are prepared.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the drive through area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris at cooking fryer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obseved Home Depot buckets of dirty oil stored on the ground next to 3 compartment sink. Gasket soiled at reach in freezer next to cook line.
08B-20-4Basic – Observed bag of bread with mold, at preparation table not properly segregated.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Obseved at cook lime area
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking water under 3 compartment sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:59 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.