Sonic Drive-In #5021
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5021 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Restaurants in Pinellas Park average 82, so Sonic Drive-In #5021 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top cold holding unit. Not using time as a public health control shredded cheddar cheese (64F - Cold Holding) Added more ice to holder. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler Traulsen reach in cooler container of raw beef patties over box of pasteurized eggs. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front hand wash sink near two front door of kitchen highest temperature 83 degrees after running 3 min.
27-16-4
Basic - Multiple items cup, boxes, wrappers on ground on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deli cooler at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. French fries
14-33-4
58
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food delivery prep table. Employee jackets on top of table with salt and pepper packets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Employee personal jacket on prep table employee moved **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Only microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 1 Live rodent present in exterior water softener/ storage room. **Warning**
35A-19-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26 employee renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 100 rodent droppings on floor of exterior water softener and storage room. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Nesting materials inside water filter /water softener filters inside exterior storage room. **Warning**
35A-21-4
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks around hole in wall exterior storage room and throughout interior wall and ceiling of water softener and storage room. **Warning**
35A-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance inside slushy machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Pink bucket under fryer bin **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Only microwave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food delivery prep table. Employee jackets on top of table with salt and pepper packets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near floor oil storage **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-09-4
27
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. I rust inside deli reach in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left side
29-49-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed water dripping onto to of pan of ground beef patties and box of strawberries inside walk in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Excess grease buildup behind grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purses on top of to go bags front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of soiled material in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink of kitchen entrance and at hand sink at end of cook line across from three compartment sink. CFM stocked both dispensers with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Observed employee training certificate for Tiffany Y. 06/05/2024 and Brianna V. 06/05/2024 through FRLA SafeStaff.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and soda machine ice bins interior heavily soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil store on floor next to hand sink across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink of kitchen entrance and at hand sink at end of cook line across from three compartment sink. Inspector provided DBPR hand washing sign. CFM posted sign at both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to slushy machine heavily soiled with debris and black mold like substance.
22-16-4
64
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. -Drains on kitchen cook line heavily soiled with built up grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
28-17-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Employee training could not be verified at the time of inspection for 4 employees engaging in food preparation and have been employed over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: No proof of employee training provided at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Throughout the kitchen soiled with dust and mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled in dry storage area next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above hand sink on kitchen cook line, above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
47
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Inside reach in deli cooler @ 9:27am: Shredded cheese (71 F-Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71 F-Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (68 F-Cold Holding); Butter (71 F-Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Manager stated breaker was turned off this morning. Unit was turned back on but is now stuck on defrost mode. Shift manager verified at 7:50am the cooler was temping high. Stop sale: 6 inch pan of cut lettuce 3rd pan sliced American cheese 3rd pan sliced tomatoes 3rd pan of shredded cheese **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Observed dead fly inside shake mix stored inside the bottom of shake mix machine. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach near walk in freezer and back door. Employee killed roach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. -Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Employee replenished bucket to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-40-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -Dead fly on top of slush machine lid near employee lockers. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 live flies coming out of shake machine shake mix container at the bottom of unit. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. -Drains on kitchen cook line heavily soiled with built up grease. **Warning**
28-17-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Shake mix in a plastic container stored inside bottom of shake mix unit. Observed container stored on heavy build up of soiled food debris. **Warning**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. -Employee dispensed hand sanitizer in hands and began to initiate a task working with food on cook line. **Warning**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Employee training could not be verified at the time of inspection for 4 employees engaging in food preparation and have been employed over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Soap dispenser across from 3 compartment sink not dispensing soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled in dry storage area next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up on floor under racks in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. -No copy of last inspection report. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Throughout the kitchen soiled with dust and mold like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License not displayed or posted. Manager posted current license near employee lockers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on prep table near clean utensils on storage rack near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse on dry storage rack stored next to opened boxes of candy. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water under hot holding racks and hand sink near front kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -Front doors open due to temporary air conditioner tubing being placed out the door. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler interior on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above hand sink on kitchen cook line, above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Plumbing leaking under 3 compartment sink into multiple buckets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Store inside mop bucket near back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
9
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda dispenser nozzles soiled. -Steamers on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. -Hot holding units heavily soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: During callback inspection inspector observed: -Steamers on cook line cleaned. -Hot holding units on cook line cleaned. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Water dripping into pan from walk in cooler condensing unit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Grout missing throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipes leaking under three compartment sink in multiple areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Frozen Seasoned Beef Patty boxes stored over Frozen Diced Strawberry Toppings boxes in walk in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. - Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Employee replenished bucket to 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies near three compartment sink area. -3 live flies near slushy machine. -3 live flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda dispenser nozzles soiled. -Steamers on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. -Hot holding units heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink near front door enterance. -Dispenser across three compartment sink not dispensing paper towels. Per manager, dispenser needs new batteries and wrong paper towels were order for dispenser.
31B-02-4
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. -No proof of employee training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Water dripping into pan from walk in cooler condensing unit. **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Dead roach under soda boxes.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water on the side of ice machine and under/on the side of best storage system unit near three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled with grease under and on the sides of flat top grill. -Floors soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen. -Floors soiled with grease and food debris under fryers on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Grout missing throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Throughout kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up in stand alone freezer near fryers on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labels on clean containers on dish rack near three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach-in cooler, stand alone freezer and cooler near fryers on cook line interior soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Inside reach in cooler near slush machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipes leaking under three compartment sink in multiple areas.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored inside mop bucket near hand sink and three compartment sink area.
42-01-4
18
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin has accumulation of mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler dripping on to boxes. Walk in freezer has condensation drip that has frozen on top of boxes.
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not being display.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
82
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 25lb bags of onions with flies landing on them. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near front line, 5 flies near dish area, 1 fly in dry stock, 3 flies on wall near ice machine, 5 flies on wall near soda machine at drive thru, approximately 10 flies near bread and soda boxes, approximately 30 flies on 2 bags on onions, onions were stop saled. 5 flies at mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine, shake machines, hot storage and cooking equipment has grease build up, shake topping storage containers, flour and bread crumb storage containers, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near cook line **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach in cooler, walk in cooler gaskets and door, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Trash in parking lot. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine including interior ice chute soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket near ice machine **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on rusty knife magnet **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag with single service, **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook wearing a bandana as a head band. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near oil storage system. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bread crumb scoop handle in bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
14
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. I live fly near dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: 1 live fly on bread rack **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Manager on duty unable to provide proof of any employee trainings during inspection **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #5021 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #5021 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #5021?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #5021.
How does Sonic Drive-In #5021 compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Sonic Drive-In #5021 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Sonic Drive-In #5021's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5021 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #5021 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 #5021 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #5021 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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