Sonic Drive-In 5587
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In 5587 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Sonic Drive-In 5587 squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Per manager, food handler books were ordered and have not arrived. Per Supervisor on duty, approved to extend 30 days. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Per Associate Manager, the books have not been received. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Per manager, food handler books were ordered and have not arrived. Per Supervisor on duty, approved to extend 30 days. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F garlic butter 46F manager discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Cheese 57f, sliced tomatoes 59f, shredded lettuce 52f in cooler since 10 found at 2:50 **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese and garlic butter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Cheese 57f, sliced tomatoes 59f, shredded lettuce 52f **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Prince castle warming unit heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Interior of sandwich cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat from last inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing grout causes water and food to lay in the crevices. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Replaced with no concrete and still has standing water. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors under and behind cook line and drive thru making station heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Observed freezer floor still heavily soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy grease and food debris on shelves on the cook line. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused slushy machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
55
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese and garlic butter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F garlic butter 46F manager discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Lettuce 49f, sliced cheese 48f, sliced tomatoes 48f **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Prince castle warming unit heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Interior of sandwich cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat from last inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy grease and food debris on shelves on the cook line. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused slushy machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 3 dead roaches on the floor under ice machine. 1 dead roach on counter at drive thru. Manager cleaned up all dead roaches, no live activity observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: 1 dead roach behind bread rack **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing grout causes water and food to lay in the crevices. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Replaced with no concrete and still has standing water. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors under and behind cook line and drive thru making station heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Observed freezer floor still heavily soiled. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
52
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Scoops and tongs **Warning**
22-11-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese and garlic butter **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F garlic butter 46F manager discarded **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Garlic butter **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Prince castle warming unit heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Interior of sandwich cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat from last inspection **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - 3 dead roaches on the floor under ice machine. 1 dead roach on counter at drive thru. Manager cleaned up all dead roaches, no live activity observed. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floors under and behind cook line and drive thru making station heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Heavy grease and food debris on shelves on the cook line. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused slushy machine. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing grout causes water and food to lay in the crevices. **Warning**
36-17-5
39
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled, equipment door handles soiled.
23-03-4
82
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Near front area, fly in storage area
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back storage area near freezer
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream refrigerator door broken
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Also drains **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of onion in walk in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, side and shelf of cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Sandwich unit not in use soiled
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near drink fountain **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5587 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5587 on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5587?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5587.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5587 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Sonic Drive-In 5587 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5587's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5587 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5587 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 5587 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5587 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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