Sonic Drive in

2235 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sonic Drive in has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Sonic Drive in's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spry degrease bottle in hand sink by ice cream station.

31A-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire floor soiled and grease buildup in establishment

36-73-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odors smell in ice cream station.

36-64-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled and grease buildup buildup

22-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical Reach in cooler shelves rust pitted

14-33-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizing solution dirty and not changed as needed. Operator changed it **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drainage cleaning cable and power tools store with food in dry storage area.operator removed them . **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled and grease buildup in whole kitchen area

36-34-5

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee squeegeed water off floor in front of the ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed broken lid off 3rd pan in walk in cooler and replaced it with a new lid. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two door cooler and freezer by fryers soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Leaking from ice machine on floor.

28-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Floor drains soiled All above triple sink soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of burgers on floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved box off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive in last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.

How does Sonic Drive in compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?

Sonic Drive in most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.

Has Sonic Drive in's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive in have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive in means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sonic Drive in inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive in is inspected around two times per year on average.

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