Sonic Drive in #5535
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
90
Score
Sonic Drive in #5535 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Sep 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Lithia sits at 79, putting Sonic Drive in #5535 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated debris on table under flat top And on hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By reach in cooler next to cook line
36-03-4
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup in top portion of flip top unit on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by drive thru door. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor drain soiled at three compartment sink with accumulated debris
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Extertior of fryers and coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall by three coma sink in dish pit
36-27-5
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current manager Brianna Henderson hired as a manager 1.5years ago
53A-04-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket tested at 100ppm. Manager remade and tested at 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door not attached securely.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on reach in cooler/freezer units on cookline.
23-03-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on hose line at top of mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding on wall in mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
82
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on hose line at top of mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on table next to lemonade. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over onion rings in reach in cooler. Manager removed onion rings **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing fan covers in walk in cooler. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. Against wall and floor in walk-in freezer. Also in walk in cooler around condenser **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding on wall in mop sink **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled undercook lime equipment and dish area **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of fryers, sides and wall of grill, hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed chocking poster blocked by chemical storage rack, unable to fully view. Emailed smaller copy to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from hose bibb at mop sink.. **Warning**
29-11-4
32
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along fan
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing at dish pit
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive in #5535 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in #5535 on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in #5535?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in #5535.
How does Sonic Drive in #5535 compare to other restaurants in Lithia?
Sonic Drive in #5535 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithia average of 79.
Has Sonic Drive in #5535's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive in #5535 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive in #5535 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 #5535 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive in #5535 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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