Sonic 5628
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic 5628 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Riverview restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar Cheese 62 F- retemp 48F on counter near hotdog warmer, cut lettuce 45 F- retemp 45F, cut tomatoes 45 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler prep cooler. Discussed placing items on ice. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near hotdog warmer.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at mop sink.
29-11-4
55
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F in ice bath, employee added more ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over cut leafy greens in walk in cooler. Manager reorganized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee Put on gloves for food prep without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee clean floor and began to prep food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jose Leon **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on ice machine.
14-71-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with condiments.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected.
25-06-4
27
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso over soda boxes, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 46 F- retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 40 F in walk in cooler, operator placed in walk in freezer. Hotdogs 46 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler operator placed on ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees working with no food manager.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hotdogs in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Marcos Loretto
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon wedge in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. Observed employee dump ice in handwash sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on top of container of hotdogs in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor next to ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cherries.
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over soda boxes.
35B-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets on prep tables throughout kitchen.
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breaded not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container above 3 Compartment Sink.
16-46-4
29
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 75 F- retemp 50 F, cut tomatoes 72 F- retemp 43 F, operator placed more ice in ice bath. Cut tomatoes 46 F- retemp 43 F, shredded cheese 48 F- retemp 40 F, cut lettuce 48 F- retemp 42 F in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on ice and turned down temperature in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink next to hotdogs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager on duty Marcos Loretto food manager expired 5/19/2021. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 8 employee working at time of inspection with no certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to hotdogs. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ceiling leaking water onto floor between fryers and grill. Manager placed trash cans to catch water. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above grill. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating fries while prepping food. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above grill. Employee removed phone at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Next to hot dogs, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing throughout kitchen. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool box and tools over soda boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic 5628 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic 5628 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic 5628?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic 5628.
How does Sonic 5628 compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Sonic 5628 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Sonic 5628's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic 5628 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic 5628 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sonic 5628 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic 5628 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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