Sonic Drive-In 5408
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In 5408 has 11 inspections in the public record. Sonic Drive-In 5408 was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Sonic Drive-In 5408's latest score of 100 sits above the Panama City average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker by the fry station. Manager placed label on the salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on the cook line inside door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Topping area.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the hood system and filters and the monitor with dust buildup on the cook line .
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee sink in the back area, in front of the three compartment sink hot water valve is broken.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior and exterior /shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
May 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the Hood system buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues in the milkshakes machine.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in inside the mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the ice cream and soft serve machine.
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door and above on the hood platform.
23-24-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager has employee cleaning ice machine doing inspections. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trash cans in kitchen needs cleaning.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed service drinks cups not protected with a lid. Employee removed cups and placed lids on the first cup saying don't use. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed post mix on the floor across from ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light out in back hallway.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease p,underneath the hit holding warmer On the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, reach in freezer.
22-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5408 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5408 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5408?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5408.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5408 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Sonic Drive-In 5408 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5408's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5408 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5408 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 5408 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5408 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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