Sonic Drive-In 6156

1780 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960

American

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sonic Drive-In 6156 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Vero Beach restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall panels in dry storage are not secured. Manager states they have work order in place **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**

36-51-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters under fryer have grease build up - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next in dish area is not accessible due to drain pipe has fallen off. Water drains onto floor **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall panels in dry storage are not secured. Manager states they have work order in place **Corrective Action Taken**

36-51-4

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters under fryer have grease build up

23-03-4

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers in pan over pretzels in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance and dust in back area

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce found at 46F. Manager stated it was pulled out when rearranging cooler about 30 minutes ago. Advised rapid chill. Shredded cheese prepped 30 minutes ago in ice bath at 50F. Manager iced down **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above dry storage

38-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cook line

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall stainless coolers. Manager stated they are waiting on new shelves.

14-33-4

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment at cook line.

23-24-4

Basic - Hood filters and shroud soiled with grease residue.

36-50-4

Basic - Mens restroom door lock does not work.

32-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink area. Fan at wall. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe missing at back prep sink.

29-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In 6156 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 6156 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 6156?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 6156.

How does Sonic Drive-In 6156 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Sonic Drive-In 6156 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Sonic Drive-In 6156's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 6156 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 6156 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 6156 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 6156 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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