Sonic Drive-In 5287

4001 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonic Drive-In 5287 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Pace average 92, so Sonic Drive-In 5287 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes ambient cooling in walk-in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.

03D-06-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn dogs at 52f in reach-in cooler for more than 4 hours, sliced tomatoes ambient cooling in walk-in cooler over 4 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dogs at 52f in reach-in cooler for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler: Shredded cheese 54f for 3 hours, shredded lettuce 50f for 1 hour, sliced tomatoes 51f for 1 hour, smash burger patty 49f for 2 hours, raw bacon 50f for 2 hours. Walk-in cooler: shredded lettuce 47f for 1 hour. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler torn. Repair services on site at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops for cookie dough in walk in freezer. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookie dough in walk in freezer. Operator covered cookie dough during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 17, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 15, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Area around air vents soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor underneath dry storage shelves with standing water.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas of floor soiled with debris

36-73-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine.

22-20-5

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In 5287 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5287 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Sonic Drive-In 5287 compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Sonic Drive-In 5287 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pace average of 92.

Has Sonic Drive-In 5287's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5287 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5287 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 5287 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5287 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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