Sonic Drive-In #5151
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Sonic Drive-In #5151 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Oviedo average 63, so Sonic Drive-In #5151 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
39
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burger stored on top of hotdog at the reach-in cooler kitchen area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 lives flying at the kitchen not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor Randy .
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the make table kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout establishment really.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the 3 compartment sink .
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment really heavily every where.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the ice cream station. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes for the soda machine stored on floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Front area .
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler,reach-in cooler , reach-in freezer at the kitchen,top and bottom of make table .
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table . **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves .
14-17-4
39
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty - A/C vents above back door dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below ice machine - below dry storage racks **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles at shake station causing retention of standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - shake station cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager changed final ready 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles and vents dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - metal pans on storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dry storage area
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wall mounted fans dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - shake cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - above bread racks
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - zero ppm. Manager changed water. Final reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over make line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make tables.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Slide door on ice machine cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bulbs over hot holding fry station.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment soiled with grease. Prep table shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to food, prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by three compartment sink and front three compartment sink. Faucets.
29-11-4
52
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #5151 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #5151 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #5151?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #5151.
How does Sonic Drive-In #5151 compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Sonic Drive-In #5151 most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Sonic Drive-In #5151's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5151 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #5151 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sonic Drive-In #5151 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #5151 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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