Sonic Drive-In #5264
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
55
Score
Sonic Drive-In #5264 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Sonic Drive-In #5264's latest score of 55 falls below the Port Richey average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. soft whip (48F - Cold Holding); kids milk (48F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler -); soft whip (48F - Cold Holding); kids milk (48F - Cold Holding) temps not taken today, see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food in amber pans for hot hold
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By bag in box soda, operator squeegeed **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at front counter does not turn on, operator turned water on under sink, leaks at handle
29-08-4
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler next to steam table - diced tomatoes(50F - Cold Holding),
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler next to steam table - diced tomatoes(50F - Cold Holding), time removed from refrigeration unknown. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 150 ppm. Corrected to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on cook line -raw frozen chicken above French fries. Operator moved fries up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and storage room
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of electro freeze torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans in hot hold units **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Above fryers, hood system is on, doesn't seem to be working, entire cook line is Smokey.
36-65-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket- 0 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 On front line by to go area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on cook line- pan of raw chicken tenders over French fries moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of hot hot unit on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped beverage in hand wash sink, discussed use of sink with manager on duty
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in back area, on counter over condiments on front line **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. Phone, speaker on prep table in back room. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist jewelry on cook, jewelry was removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on electro freeze
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Around mop sink Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen Under soda boxes
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of dessert freezer soiled Black mold like substance on soda hoses at front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans for hot hold **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
41
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of hot hold unit
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Yellow substance around chute in side ice dispenser
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By lemonade dispenser, over to go condiments , operator moved to desk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vertical freezer has black mold like substance by hinges Fan guards in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans in hot hold unit heavy pile soiled with old food **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
70
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All food handlers certification are photo copies **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, manager inverted ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by Togo window, manager elevated off floor **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #5264 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #5264 on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #5264?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #5264.
How does Sonic Drive-In #5264 compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Sonic Drive-In #5264 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Sonic Drive-In #5264's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5264 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #5264 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 #5264 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #5264 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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