Sonic Drive-In

242 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807

American

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Sonic Drive-In has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sonic Drive-In's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink no paper towels Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door self closing not tight fitting

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling where lines go into ceiling front counter Ceiling tile damage throughout kitchen

36-32-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler end cook line insulation door exposed **Repeat Violation**

14-36-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling soiled cook line

36-27-5

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Llght at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim lighting in cooler flashlight required and in walk-in-cooler

38-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hot holding unit soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall I At ware wash is soiled and in disrepair

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine build up of scale inside and around chute

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents soiled, rusted vents Hole in ceiling by ice machine and ice cream machine

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flor soiled by fryer

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright reach in cooler and freezer exposed insulation

14-36-5

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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

42-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles at cook station soiled and minor damage. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door separating from unit

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of buns on floor in walk-in-freezer. Operator moved items on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - Ceiling vent above clean equipment rack has paint peeling and chipping at ware washing station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In.

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

Sonic Drive-In most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In have averaged around six 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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