Sonic Drive-In #5574

1588 Main St, Chipley, FL 32428

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sonic Drive-In #5574 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chipley sits at 91, putting Sonic Drive-In #5574 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Mina, Candace, Mika, and Tares. Manager has approved training material and states will begin training employees today. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of 2 door reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris and brown slime-like substance.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 uncovered tea canisters. Manager covered both tea canisters during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored next to single-service items in dry storage area. Manager removed backpack and placed in designated area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cinnamon dessert in walk in freezer uncovered in box.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In #5574 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #5574 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #5574?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #5574.

How does Sonic Drive-In #5574 compare to other restaurants in Chipley?

Sonic Drive-In #5574 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chipley average of 91.

Has Sonic Drive-In #5574's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5574 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #5574 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 #5574 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #5574 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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