Sonic Drive-In #4361
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
95
Score
Sonic Drive-In #4361 has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, which has been cited three times.
Sonic Drive-In #4361's latest score of 95 sits above the Melbourne average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on prep table.
12B-02-4
95
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken and then handled buns before changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had boxes moved off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease build up. Pans used to keep meat in warmer have heavy build up on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers with sticker residue
16-46-4
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 47F, manager moved to walk in to rapid chill them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of reach in cooler on cookline and gaskets on reach in cooler freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over hot dogs, and pasteurized eggs. Manager relocated tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease next to grill and above triple sink area.
36-27-5
74
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
29
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers accumulated grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor by cookline
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by front counter, hot water won't turn off and is constantly running
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surround triple sink soiled with black like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour and sugar in colored bins in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Along wall over ice cream **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen ceiling tiles damaged and leaking water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in front of walk in soiled accumulated dust Ceiling tiles accumulated dust on multiple tiles through kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Missing light in hood filters above fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No cover overnight in hoods **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler cookline unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer soiled accumulated grease Along triple sink black like substance on wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #4361 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #4361 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #4361?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #4361.
How does Sonic Drive-In #4361 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Sonic Drive-In #4361 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Sonic Drive-In #4361's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In #4361 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #4361 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 #4361 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #4361 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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