Sonic Drive-In 5565

3177 Nw Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5565 stretching back to 2022. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Jensen Beach average 80, so Sonic Drive-In 5565 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major 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 French fries (115F-hot holding) per operator, items out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying around over reach in cooler in food prep area. Manager killed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training for Tim Casey **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Heat basket: tater tots (107F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for 5 minutes. Per operator, all leftover tater tots discarded after 10 minutes. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over cooked sausage patty reach in freezer by flat top. All products opened from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed opened can of Red Bull at reach in cooler by service window. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 12, 2023

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

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dispenser cooler(milkshake dispenser)/ bottom of cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In 5565 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5565 on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5565?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5565.

How does Sonic Drive-In 5565 compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

Sonic Drive-In 5565 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has Sonic Drive-In 5565's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5565 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5565 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 5565 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5565 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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