SONIC DRIVE-IN #6587
2140 N COURTENAY PKWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heating element next to fryers cooked potatoes (87F – Hot Holding)
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area above mixing arm of shake blender is soiled
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near entry door
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. Missing for multiple employees
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service of filter for coffee maker and main filters near soda bibs
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hanging down over Togo window
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles have an accumulation of dust surrounding ac vents
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit next to fryers does not function. Operator stated it broke a while ago and they never bothered to fix it.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas of standing water throughout building
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelves over make line areas are soiled. Top of ice cream machines. Grease dripping from surface area surrounding hoods.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:01 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.