Sonic Drive-In 3177

471 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In 3177 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Sonic Drive-In 3177 squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Apr 8, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: All employee's training is expired. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Sep 19, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and debris on tiles throughout kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in freezer missing.

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Paper cups stored between kitchen cleaner and chemical rack. Manager moved box during inspection.

25-05-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Lettuce 48 (less than 1 hour), Sliced Tomato 51F (less than 1 hour). Shake Mix 65F (1.5 hours). Operator Iced items to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board over beef Patty freezer soiled with pink/black substance. Metal lip of ice shield in ice machine soiled with black substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout establishment soiled with food debris.

36-73-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

11 minor violations.

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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Upon inspection observed sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen.

21-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed walk in cooler fan with 1 condenser fan in disrepair. Operator stated repair order submitted. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler and behind fryers.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas in kitchen with food debris under equipment. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

33-29-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice build up in walk in freezer and reach in freezer next to cook line fryers.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed inside door of shake machine with food debris present. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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. Upon inspection observed hand drill on top of ice machine in kitchen.

42-03-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed case of hamburger patties in walk in freezer uncovered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In 3177 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 3177 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 3177?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 3177.

How does Sonic Drive-In 3177 compare to other restaurants in Mary Esther?

Sonic Drive-In 3177 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mary Esther average of 95.

Has Sonic Drive-In 3177's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 3177 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 3177 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 3177 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 3177 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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