Sonic Drive-In 1244
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Sonic Drive-In 1244 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Sonic Drive-In 1244's latest score of 82 falls below the Pensacola average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling throughout front kitchen damaged. Water leaking from ceiling at entrance and into front of kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler on make line maintaining 50F. Per operator, food items have only been in cooler for 1 hour. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control form until repairs can be made.
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove mounding in back corner of cook area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken, allowing pooling water. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease behind fryers and grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
May 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes in reach-in cooler at 50f for undetermined amount of time.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Premade chili on stove at 130f for 2 hours. Operator increased heat to bring temperature up to 165f. Unable to get second temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes in reach-in cooler at 50f for undetermined amount of time.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air gauge on outside walk-in cooler reading 38f. Walk-in cooler in currently in disrepair with another ambient air thermometer reading 75f.
05-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles above mop sink have been removed due to water damage and leak.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles throughout establishment damaged. Ceiling tiles in front entrance have active water drip.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent in kitchen are soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler in disrepair. Maintenance arrived as inspection started. Per maintenance, refrigerant tube is broken and unable to keep walk-in cooler cold. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
47
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler at 47f. Determined to be over 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler at 47f. Determined to be over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding pulling off wall near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile between wall-in cooler and walk-in freezer in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout establishment have accumulation of dust and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
61
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board/lid to protein cooler has extensive cut marks and stains. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Chili, Mozzarella Sticks, and French toast sticks stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on side of grill and floor underneath grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on top interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on vents throughout kitchen. Mold like substance on tile over front entryway.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding pulling off wall at walk in cooler. Missing behind reach in coolers at end of cook line.
36-03-4
70
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at beef patty cooling unit near stoves has pink and black buildup/debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At base of walk in cooler to the right of the door. By upright coolers at end of cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken/missing tiles in front of Shake machine. Water is pooling in broken tile area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Shake mix stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 1244 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 1244 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 1244?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 1244.
How does Sonic Drive-In 1244 compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Sonic Drive-In 1244 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Sonic Drive-In 1244's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 1244 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 1244 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 1244 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 1244 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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