Sonic Drive in 5404
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive in 5404 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 62, which Sonic Drive in 5404's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over grill **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicer Operator removed to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate by servsafe
53B-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in Oreo mix **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Above hot dog roller, divider for single service items repair will peeling, soiled duct tape
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table next to the grill **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Shelving in poor repair. Wire shelving, upright cooler near 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain under handsink near three compartment sink
29-11-4
55
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sonic safe certificate provided for one employee, no other certificates available for employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wire shelving coating peeling off, metal rusting, beverage air reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Top and underside near warmer for tot warmer - around grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw burgers over liquid eggs, beverage air cooler - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - Appears to be water damage/sagging, near drive thru and over chemical storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - debris, walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Grease behind line **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink area not curbed. consists of a floor drain and faucet **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. - visible soil, black push cart **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw burgers over liquid eggs, beverage air cooler - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen entrance **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Under prep table three compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable dicer **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. new employee on duty with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - Appears to be water damage/sagging, near drive thru and over chemical storage **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over bread toaster **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - debris, walk in freezer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers next to chemical storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink area not curbed. consists of a floor drain and faucet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. - visible soil, black push cart **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-11-4
35
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fries, upright freezer on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese44-46, top left cookline cooler, advised to use deep pans and keep product below fill line - cold brew with ice cream mix 46F overnight in topping cooler. Manager stated product was out while cooler was being cleaned in the past couple of hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Milk and cold brew 42F Sliced cheese 42F Shredded cheese 42F Sliced cheese up to 50F, up to 46F, filled to the rim, main cooler operator moved to another cooler. Retemped at 45F, 46F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 2024-12-03: Operator showed training from Totzone; Sonic. Training program not on the approved list. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Grease on the floor behind grill - evidence of water coming from baseboard area. Dry storage, brown water marks across floor towards drain **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink across from walk in cooler, flush with floor and not curbed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright beverage air cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
47
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fries, upright freezer on cook line **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese44-46, top left cookline cooler, advised to use deep pans and keep product below fill line - cold brew with ice cream mix 46F overnight in topping cooler. Manager stated product was out while cooler was being cleaned in the past couple of hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath grill **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Grease on the floor behind grill - evidence of water coming from baseboard area. Dry storage, brown water marks across floor towards drain **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water from condensation. - - Topping cooler, water on lid of cold brew and where milk bottles are stored. - walk in cooler fan dripping/spraying melting ice onto food boxed **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright beverage air cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink across from walk in cooler, flush with floor and not curbed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink three compartment sink area **Warning**
29-11-4
43
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. tater tots 119-125F under heat lamp at dump station. Timer not being used. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient thermometer on exterior of stand up refrigerator not functioning. Advised to place ambient thermometer inside unit near door **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink up front **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling near grill on line
36-34-5
Basic - Door to walk in freezer in disrepair. -person in charge stated replacement part is on the way
14-36-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use stainless table where hot dogs are being prepped. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -handling food with hair some hair exposed in front while handling food at expo Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch during food handling
13-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/hood/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on handles to stand up freezers near warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top right surface of exterior of ice machine near coffee machines. Black substance -top surface above timer at dump station -shelf below hot dog trays -hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -some hot dog trays not inverted sitting on top shelf above bulk stored and covered hot dog trays
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -hot dog trays
25-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from spray hose at warewashing area
29-11-4
39
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -whipped cream 53F, operator returned to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler ambient air thermometer reading 15F, operator installed new thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler/freezer floors lightly soiled with food debris -accumulation of grease and food debris behind and underneath fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink faucet in service area continuously dripping -handwash sink in rear prep area continuously dripping
29-08-4
55
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -case of raw bacon stored over pasteurized eggs in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in freezer soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table in rear of kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor underneath fryers and flat top grill -soda syrup on floor underneath soda bibs -floor in walk in freezer has an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -walk in cooler door gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk above reach in cooker
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink near beverage station
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive in 5404 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in 5404 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in 5404?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in 5404.
How does Sonic Drive in 5404 compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Sonic Drive in 5404 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Sonic Drive in 5404's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive in 5404 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive in 5404 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 5404 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive in 5404 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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