Sonic Drive-In 6505
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
47
Score
Public records show four inspections at Sonic Drive-In 6505 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Sonic Drive-In 6505's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright reach in liquid eggs 47F. Per employee item was out near grill 15 minutes ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station by office area and the men's room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided flyer to manager.
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish area and fan guards in walk in cooler. Standing water on floor at front door and by CO2 tank.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line prep table.
14-09-4
64
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Steam table: chili 120F at 10:00am, per manager reheating in steam table since approximately 6am. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager added quaternary sanitizer to water. Tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Steam table: chili 120F at 10:00am, per manager reheating in steam table since approximately 6am. See stop sale.
03E-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Grease buildup on floor behind flattop. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelf under flat top. Card board discarded at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Flattop grill presses stored on soiled card board under flat top. Employee sent presses to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves, and on exterior of box of cheese. Grease/residue build up on walk-in freezer door handle. Soiled/greasy card board under flat top. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw bacon 46F, approximately 5 mins per employee. Returned to refrigeration at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed 1 food handler employed over 69 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Soiled floors under shelves in walk-in cooler, and under ice machine. Standing water on floor by mop sink.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on shelving in walk-in. Mold like substance on exterior of doors to ice machine. Grease/food debris on card board lining table under flat top.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Bacon press stored on soiled cardboard on shelf under flat top. Employee sent bacon presses to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf under flat top. Employee discarded card board at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 6505 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 6505 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 6505?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 6505.
How does Sonic Drive-In 6505 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Sonic Drive-In 6505 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Sonic Drive-In 6505's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 6505 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 6505 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sonic Drive-In 6505 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 6505 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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