Sonic Drive-In #6597
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2023, Sonic Drive-In #6597 has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Sonic Drive-In #6597's latest score of 29 falls below the Parrish average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
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.
View 13 violations
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 - 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 - 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
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 - 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
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
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
29
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine top left corner with black buildup. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove base on each side of walk-in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove base on each side of walk in cooler door missing/broken.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in line cooler at hot dog station.
14-69-4
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
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler on sandwich make station in main kitchen area Butter (69F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated he is having an issue with the cooler. Person in charge stated that the butter was placed in the cooler on 10/10/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Butter. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area by grill. Employee used bare hand to remove 2 grilled cheese sandwiches from the grill and wrapped it in paper for a food order. Educated Person in charge on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Person in charge discarded the 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw bacon over fruit sauces and cooked beef chili. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed in main kitchen area by grill. Employee used bare hand to remove 2 grilled cheese sandwiches from the grill and wrapped it in paper for a food order. Educated Person in charge on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Person in charge discarded the 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler on sandwich make station Cheese (64F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it was in the Reach in cooler for appropriately 1 hour. Person in charge placed cheese and sliced Tomatoes in Walk in cooler Observed in Reach in cooler on sandwich make station in main kitchen area Butter (69F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated he is having an issue with the cooler. Person in charge stated that the butter was placed in the cooler on 10/10/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge completed form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in grill area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in main kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid in South End of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
35
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #6597 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #6597 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #6597?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #6597.
How does Sonic Drive-In #6597 compare to other restaurants in Parrish?
Sonic Drive-In #6597 most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Parrish average of 81.
Has Sonic Drive-In #6597's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In #6597 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #6597 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 #6597 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #6597 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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