Sonic Drive-In 6669

5030 Dave Robbins Way, Lakeland, FL 33812

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In 6669 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500 ppm. Manager adjusted to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

May 20, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the kitchen.

31B-05-4

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Milkshake station.

22-16-4

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with ponytail that's not effective hair is bushy. Employee restrained her hair. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on the floor near the ice machine. **Warning**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions near the prep table in the prep area. A case of fries inside the walk in freezer. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler door at the ice cream station. **Warning**

23-03-4

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of lime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. The manager closed the door. **Corrected On-Site**

32-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On fan/ condenser. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler light is blinking on and off.

36-62-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

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 - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris under ice cream station equipment **Warning**

36-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of topping containers soiled with red syrup substance. Observed food debris in between ice cream make line equipment. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

22-16-4

Jan 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By cook line hand sink

31B-05-4

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer fan not working and there is ice buildup on condenser

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer units on cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed foo debris accumulated in reach in coolers and on gaskets on cook line

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer shelves on cook linewith rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In 6669 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 6669 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 6669?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 6669.

How does Sonic Drive-In 6669 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Sonic Drive-In 6669 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Sonic Drive-In 6669's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 6669 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 6669 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 6669 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 6669 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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