Sonic Drive in

8188 W Commercial Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33351

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sonic Drive in has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Sonic Drive in's latest score of 64 falls below the Lauderhill average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached to mop sink, no vacuum breaker on hose attached to splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice build up in back of fan unit inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear Exit

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. By dumpster

36-73-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed lids **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator procedures **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom of traulsen reach in freezer soiled with food debris

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of cleaner/destainer with bleach hanging on the splash guard on hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.

32-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on traulsen reach in freezer soiled with food debris Observed sides and rear of flat top grill soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid on site, **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed eggs stored over bacon in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface mixer nozzle and soda nozzles and reach in freezer cutting boards sliding doors soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Hand-wash sink located at prep area used for purposes other than hand-washing used as a dump sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at prep area. Operator placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface floors behind equipmentsoiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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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 Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.

How does Sonic Drive in compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Sonic Drive in most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.

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 three times per year on average.

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