SONIC DRIVE-IN 6668
650 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw meat and then touch clean surfaces of cutting board and clean single service items. Areas were sanitized single service discarded and cutting board sanitized. Manager reviewed hand washing procedures with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed ice scoop broken with no handle. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Employees recently employed as of December and forward have no proof that they were informed of health reporting responsibilities. Employees read ,signed, and dated during inspection.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed gray slime on interior of ice machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment exterior surfaces of bun warmer, wheelers of cooking equipment, lower shelves at cookline under chili warmer.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no beard guard.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor along wall beside roof ladder and dry storage. No evident source of water seems to be leaking from around walk-in cooler base.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in cooler with old food debris on floor.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice on floor and walls on walk-in cooler and heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer at cookline.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris on grill surfaces.
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator remade bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:40 PM.
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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.