Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SONIC DRIVE-IN

2901 S JAMES REDMAN PKWY · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33566

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3501179
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8885941
DBPR license3915626

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 Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of lime and mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under toaster prep table 1 dead roach on wall by co2 tank. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas and will get pest control back out to do treatment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout causing accumulated water and food debris throughout establishment

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line

#5Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water in mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:39 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
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.