SONIC DRIVE-IN 1244
5889 N NINETH AVE · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32504
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes in reach-in cooler at 50f for undetermined amount of time.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes in reach-in cooler at 50f for undetermined amount of time.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Premade chili on stove at 130f for 2 hours. Operator increased heat to bring temperature up to 165f. Unable to get second temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air gauge on outside walk-in cooler reading 38f. Walk-in cooler in currently in disrepair with another ambient air thermometer reading 75f.
Basic 4
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles above mop sink have been removed due to water damage and leak.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles throughout establishment damaged. Ceiling tiles in front entrance have active water drip.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent in kitchen are soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler in disrepair. Maintenance arrived as inspection started. Per maintenance, refrigerant tube is broken and unable to keep walk-in cooler cold. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.