Sonic Drive-In #5546
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In #5546 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boynton Beach restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around milkshake and ice cream station standing water on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer at fan , on top of ceiling and on floor.
14-69-4
90
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in food warmer corn dogs 82f, burgers 101f, Per operator unable to determine what time food was stored in unit for. Observed warmer not turned on. See stop sale.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw burgers stored over raw bacon in beverage air cooler. Operator stored raw burgers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in food warmer corn dogs 82f, burgers 101f, Per operator unable to determine what time food was stored in unit for. Observed warmer not turned on. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler ; cheese (43-46F), . Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed cheese stacked past the fill line. Operator removed cheese out of temperature and placed below to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee's redbull below milkshake station cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched hair restraint and then proceeded to handle customer order without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler #1 cheese (43-56F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed cheese into ice bath.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen across from slushy machine. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
61
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for less than 10-15 seconds. Operator advised employee to wash hands again. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink near cook line jalapeños inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Walmart bag with tv mount item inside stored above soda boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above flat top area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in ware washing area, beverage station area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters above fryers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding cabinet on cook line soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above soda station
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at condenser
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at right side shake machine
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed under triple sink. Drain from walk in cooler not flowing to floor drain. Discussed with operator
29-03-4
67
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored whiskey in handwashing sink at fountain area. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at fountain area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water....throughout dishwashing area, kitchen.
36-22-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #5546 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #5546 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #5546?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #5546.
How does Sonic Drive-In #5546 compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Sonic Drive-In #5546 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Sonic Drive-In #5546's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5546 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #5546 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 #5546 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #5546 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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