Sonic Drive-In 5784
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In 5784 has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Lake Park average 82, so Sonic Drive-In 5784 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (136-131F - Hot Holding)in steam table at cook line; as per operator food pit of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food placed back on the grill to reheat to 165 F;rechecked to 171F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor- bags of ice on the floor in walk-in freezer Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sack of onions over sliced cheese in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm); fixed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: Raw chicken tenders over French fries, both products not in their original packaging. Educated operator on proper safe storage practices. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler at cook line: raw ground beef over raw bacon. Educated operator on safe storage practices. Operator stored products properly.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left building to deliver food with gloves on to customer and came back inside building and began packaging wrapped ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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. Not available at time of inspection.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed allergen poster to operator
53A-15-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. In men's restroom.
33-06-4
47
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
58
Oct 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon not stored. sandwich station top unit - American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F- Cold Holding) - operator states removed from walk in cooler 20 minutes earlier and were not portioned or prepared today. Empty spaces in top unit let cold air escape - operator moved all TFS foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (42F - Cold Holding) sandwich station - American cheese (48F-58FF - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding) operator states held in top unit under 2 hours - operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Repeat Violation **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Light shields on order. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
82
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon not stored. sandwich station top unit - American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F- Cold Holding) - operator states removed from walk in cooler 20 minutes earlier and were not portioned or prepared today. Empty spaces in top unit let cold air escape - operator moved all TFS foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
74
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from car hop station hand sink - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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 - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of ice on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler - Double door reach in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
50
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At had washing sink closet to make line advices operator to provide soap **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk in cooler bowl used as scoop in cookie crumb mix **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Garbage can with no lid, operator corrected by providing lid **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink container of hot dogs thawing at room temperature. Operator moved container to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler bag of unwashed onions over ready to eat pickles. Operator instructed to move onions to proper storage placement. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. By Ice machine, Water draining from ceiling vent into plastic food contact containers, also At hand washing sink closet to ice machine water leaking onto floor.
29-03-4
67
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen; sliced tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49°F - Cold Holding), being held on ice, ice not covering product line. Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, added ice to cover product line. **Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk-in cooler; bowl used as scoop in cookie dough and graham cracker boxes. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5784 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5784 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5784?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5784.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5784 compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?
Sonic Drive-In 5784 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Park average of 82.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5784's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5784 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5784 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 5784 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5784 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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