Sonic Drive-In #4644
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
82
Score
Sonic Drive-In #4644 has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Open dumpster lid” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Winter Haven average 89, so Sonic Drive-In #4644 trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in hand washing sink, operator removed from hand washing sink located next to kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three compartment sink and by drive through area.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door bowed sticking out. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler . Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris substance or slime. Food hot holding warmer near fry station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to locate documentation
53A-01-7
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. Unable to locate information
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage area.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door bowed sticking out.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Women restroom not available. Men restroom used as unisex bathroom for guest and employees.
32-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler . Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven hot holding has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on fryer cook line.
23-03-4
86
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in thermometer ambient not working on the outside. Manager put new ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grease buildup on fry and food warmers.
22-02-4
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. Currently 4 employees working without Food training certificates and have been employed more than 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food and grease debris on hot holding stations and fry holding station.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding broken on right side of mop sink area.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bun toaster missing right panel near motor.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Single service items and food debris in ice cream station. Observed grease buildup and food debris under all cook line equipment. Observed buildup and food and ice debris on walk-in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water in front of equipment in drive thru area
36-11-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and trash around receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed syrup and food debris on Lectro freeze machine and syrup bottles. Observed debris on exterior of ice cream topping cooler. Observed buildup of food debris under prep table by cardboard carriers. Observed excessive grease build up on hood system and filters by flat top and fryer stations.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler ice cream topping
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #4644 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #4644 on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #4644?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #4644.
How does Sonic Drive-In #4644 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Sonic Drive-In #4644 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.
Has Sonic Drive-In #4644's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #4644 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #4644 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 #4644 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #4644 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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