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SONIC DRIVE-IN #5021

7725 49TH STREET N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428458
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8826243
DBPR license6215783

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority28-17-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. -Drains on kitchen cook line heavily soiled with built up grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Employee training could not be verified at the time of inspection for 4 employees engaging in food preparation and have been employed over 60 days. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: No proof of employee training provided at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. – Throughout the kitchen soiled with dust and mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled in dry storage area next to walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above hand sink on kitchen cook line, above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.