SONIC DRIVE-IN #5021
7725 49TH STREET N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies near three compartment sink area. -3 live flies near slushy machine. -3 live flies in kitchen area.
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
22-40-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. – Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Employee replenished bucket to 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Frozen Seasoned Beef Patty boxes stored over Frozen Diced Strawberry Toppings boxes in walk in freezer.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda dispenser nozzles soiled. -Steamers on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. -Hot holding units heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink near front door enterance. -Dispenser across three compartment sink not dispensing paper towels. Per manager, dispenser needs new batteries and wrong paper towels were order for dispenser.
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. -No proof of employee training.
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Water dripping into pan from walk in cooler condensing unit. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -Dead roach under soda boxes.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water on the side of ice machine and under/on the side of best storage system unit near three compartment sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled with grease under and on the sides of flat top grill. -Floors soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen. -Floors soiled with grease and food debris under fryers on cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Grout missing throughout the kitchen.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Throughout kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up in stand alone freezer near fryers on cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled with grease.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labels on clean containers on dish rack near three compartment sink.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach-in cooler, stand alone freezer and cooler near fryers on cook line interior soiled with food debris.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Inside reach in cooler near slush machine.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Inside walk in cooler.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipes leaking under three compartment sink in multiple areas.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored inside mop bucket near hand sink and three compartment sink area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 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.