Sonic Drive-In #6576
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In #6576 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water, in kitchen area”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting Sonic Drive-In #6576 squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Traulsen kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line expo table -Upper level shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours . Operator placed in anther unit. -Lower level shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight . Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, by ice machine. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Traulsen kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at women's bathroom. **Warning**
36-03-4
55
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker, did not change gloves and wash hands , after pulling pants up , but continued to handle food. Educated Operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator opened valve **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones placed on food preparation tables. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker, did not change gloves and wash hands , after pulling pants up , but continued to handle food. Educated Operator. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator opened valve **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones placed on food preparation tables. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by ice machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
55
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by mop sink area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cookline make-line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, strip placed ovef, cookline table top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen cookline reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
90
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 51F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cili51F in cook line reach in cooler, placed overnight, Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen cookline reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust and food debris , under hot dog machine and hot holding unit. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over chili and hot dogs in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
55
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food employee wiped gloved hands on pants at cookline and did not change gloves and wash hands,
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cookline and front counter handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Wash ware area floor. area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #6576 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #6576 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #6576?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water, in kitchen area” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #6576.
How does Sonic Drive-In #6576 compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Sonic Drive-In #6576 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orange City average of 76.
Has Sonic Drive-In #6576's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #6576 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #6576 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 #6576 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #6576 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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