Sonic Drive-In 5072
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Sonic Drive-In 5072 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sonic Drive-In 5072's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator reset solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Xavier Patel, assistant manager.
53A-02-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of hamburger buns stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink by cook line leaking water from faucet.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket next to mop sink.
42-01-4
64
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tatiana demease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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 2024-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed missing **Admin Complaint**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to grill top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
14-33-4
64
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tatiana demease **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under dry storage shelf **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink at drive thru **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket at mop sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to grill top **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle filled with purple kitchen equipment cleaner stored on register table above take out bags
41-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a soda bib bag stored on floor in dry storage area Observed 4 boxes of hotdog buns stored in floor adjacent to mop sink
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lids on storage shelf in in use in the walk-in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reachin freezer adjacent to grill top on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda machine Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler and freezer on cookline adjacent to grill top
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves on reach in cooler adjacent to grill top
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored next to ice machinen **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on chest freezer on cookline next to grill top **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
55
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changing gloves with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing between glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in three compartment sink set up. Corrected , manager replaced quaternary during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep , corrected, employee discarded drink . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container by three compartment sink not labeled .
02D-01-5
61
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink across from three comp sink , corrected, employee placed paper towels at employee hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold build up in large ice machine . Interior of reach in freezer shelf's with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 phone stored on food prep table , corrected, employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen not shielded
38-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili reheating 101°, corrected, employee placed chili on grill , 174°. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in employee hand wash sink. Large fan stored in front of employee hand wash by drive thru.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reachin freezer next to fryers with old food debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under to go cups in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, floor .
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on cooks line reachin cooler .
29-49-6
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5072 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5072 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5072?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5072.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5072 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Sonic Drive-In 5072 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5072's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5072 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5072 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 5072 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5072 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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