Sonic Drive in
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive in has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Leesburg restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Metal shield in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Milkshake cooler gaskets torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior/exterior of fryers. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in right side milkshake cooler. -Some shelving in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Near rear of building, by walk in cooler and freezer.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -By warewash area. Manager cleaned drains. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in milkshake topping cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Water leaking from condenser in cooler closest to three compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47f, Cheese 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -By ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By milkshake prep cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Employee began chipping ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Above French fry hot box.
23-03-4
58
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Cut tomato 58f, Cheese 59f, Hot Dogs 56f Manager added ice **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler gaskets. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use Stored by buns.
21-44-1
67
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Milkshake reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Around top edge of tot hot box.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from flat grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rust from screw head on plastic shield. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive in last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.
How does Sonic Drive in compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Sonic Drive in most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Sonic Drive in's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive in have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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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