Sonic Drive-In #6597
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
29
Score
The Sonic Drive-In #6597 located at 8803 U.S. Hwy 301 in Parrish, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 29. This inspection identified 5 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor violations. While most of its 11 inspections have been low-risk, the most recent inspection noted issues such as unsecured carbon dioxide tanks, an employee beverage container on a prep table, and grease on the ground behind the dumpster.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
29
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured next to employee lockers.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on prep counter near hotdog cooking station. Employee removed drink from prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease on ground behind dumpster on dumpster pad.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on the fan guard and ceiling.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve use cups stored on floor in dish washing area. Manager removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve use cups stored unprotected above fountain drink dispenser next to drive thru window.
25-06-4
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employees washing hands in cold water. It took several minutes for cook line hand sinks to reach 85 degrees. Observed employees properly wash hands after the hand sinks achieved 85 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-08-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen uncooked chicken not in original packaging stored above frozen fries in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below flood rim on 3 compartment sink.Manager removed spray hose from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream base temp 51F. Manager removed ice cream base and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning fluid stored next to single food handler gloves. Employee removed cleaning fluid from shelf. Observed floor cleaner on shelf stored next to single serve use lids in dry storage walk in. Manager removed lids from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slushee nozzle soiled. Manager voluntarily shut down machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink with no soap.
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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