Sonic Drive-In 5455
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Sonic Drive-In 5455 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Sonic Drive-In 5455 squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In the freezer next to the deep fryers, cooked chicken (28F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (27F - Cold Holding). Operator began moving contents to the reach in freezer next to the grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are chipped and broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in the walk in freezer. The walk in freezer door is frozen closed. Once freezer door was opened operator began clearing the ice buildup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup if grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are damaged floor tiles and missing grout throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: There are still cracked and damaged floor tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup on the ceiling of the reach in freezer next to the deep fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: There is a buildup of ice inside the reach in freezer next to the deep fryer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler on the cook line cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding). Operator did not know how long the tomatoes had been inside the make table. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler there is a pan of raw ground beef stored above ready to eat 12 inch hotdogs. In the reach in cooler by the deep fryers raw ground beef is stored above pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved the raw ground beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler on the cook line cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding). Operator did not know how long the tomatoes had been inside the make table. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink between the cook line and service window has been used as a dump sink as evidenced by the ice inside of it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towels in the women's restroom are inaccessible. **Warning**
31B-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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The lower door gasket on the reach in freezer next to the grill is torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water on the floor in front of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are damaged floor tiles and missing grout throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup on the ceiling of the reach in freezer next to the deep fryers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup grease on the hood filters over the grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee had added water with the pre-mixed quaternary sanitizer. Employee drained the triple sink, added fresh sanitizer, quaternary sanitizer 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are broken floor tiles and missing grout.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a build up of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
23-03-4
90
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Employee reporting agreements are not signed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the walls inside the top of the ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks next to the gag in box storage are not secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Most current license displayed expired 12/1/2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There us a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer, under the blower.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
23-03-4
67
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the triple sink.
31B-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.inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are unsecured carbon dioxide tanks between the bag in box soda pumps and a storage rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice at the door frame and on the adjacent shelving in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a black mold like substance on the door gasket to the walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2022-10-17: Time extended 60 days due to the effects of hurricane Ian. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5455 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5455 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5455?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5455.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5455 compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Sonic Drive-In 5455 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5455's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5455 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5455 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 5455 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5455 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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