Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SONIC DRIVE IN

2425 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3493662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8860013
DBPR license2332784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chili container dated on 01/25 on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded chili during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chili container dated on 01/25 on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded chili during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted next to ice machine.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine, also on hallway by walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of raw onions stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by hallway.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.