Sonic Drive-In #4405

5399 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In #4405 five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Sonic Drive-In #4405's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flat top grill completely soiled -fryer station soiled -hot dog rotator

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes next to three compartment sink area

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets from reach in coolers by ice cream machine -gaskets of walk in cooler and walk in freezer -exterior of reach in coolers -exterior of ice machine -exterior of ice cream machines

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers of cooks line

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat foods. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat corn dogs in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment

36-27-5

Apr 17, 2025

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by ice cream station and by walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in expo area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**

36-62-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer equipment soiled with food debris Walk in cooler door soiled Fan above dish area soiled Gaskets on all reach in coolers. Hood filters soiled Food build up under hot dog roller. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Feb 14, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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. Cookline make table sliced tomatoes (42-46F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes ; shredded lettuce (44F - Cold /15 minutes Holding). Operator closed lid . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili 130F on steam table for 2 hours. Operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-02-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by fryers.

36-17-5

Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fryer equipment soiled with food debris. -Walk in cooler door soiled with grime,

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall in front of walk in, Mop sin.

36-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from walk in cooler has holes.

36-24-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple locations in kitchen

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler. Gasket on reach in freezer - tall Fan above dish area Gaskets on all reach in coolers. Hood filters Lid to make table Food build up under hot dog roller.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In #4405 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #4405 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #4405?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #4405.

How does Sonic Drive-In #4405 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Sonic Drive-In #4405 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Sonic Drive-In #4405's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In #4405 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #4405 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 Drive-In #4405 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #4405 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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