Sonic Drive-In 1045
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In 1045 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Callaway restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Burger buns with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in disrepair around sliding doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of the ice machine have some very sharp edges,needs to be repaired. Observed a shelve in the walk in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back of the house hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
78
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by the entrance door hanging by the fan.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.back area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the fries station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
67
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine exterior.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris,walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees,back kitchen area. Printed sign.. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cup holders in both drink station dust buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues cook line. Walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker above fry station. Manager placed label on the salt shaker. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine exterior separating from holding bin.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, garbage cans.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the door,heat element in disrepair.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Garbage cans need cleaning.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues of the milk shakes machine. Observed standup reach in freezer and reach in cooler interior soiled on the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and dish area.
36-27-5
67
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler Fan Guard.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-02-4
70
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Stand up Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the of the ice cream around the base of the machine. Employee clean ice cream machine doing my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line fryers and top of the hood systems.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing,in front of the Shake machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink and all Garbage cans.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the tea containers not protected from possible contamination. Manager placed cover on the tea containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed no air gap inlet and floor drain underneath three compartment sink.
29-44-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust., cup holder above drink station.
23-03-4
82
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping her drink inside the employee hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Iced cream dispenser has soiled buildup.
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of both hood system.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 1045 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 1045 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 1045?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 1045.
How does Sonic Drive-In 1045 compare to other restaurants in Callaway?
Sonic Drive-In 1045 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Callaway average of 86.
Has Sonic Drive-In 1045's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 1045 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 1045 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sonic Drive-In 1045 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 1045 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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