Sonic Drive in
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sonic Drive in has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Sonic Drive in is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath fryer on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor underneath fryers soiled with food debris and grease.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the hand sink in the back by the three compartment sink and the hand sink up in front underneath the countertop. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach- in Freezer by flat top on cook line. Observed hood system grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near the fryers bottom cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - soiled floors on the cook line.
36-10-4
58
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. corn dogs 48F, hot dogs 47F, sliced cheddar cheese 54F. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations at 2:30: Reach in Cooler: corn dogs 50F, hot dogs 51F Make Table: sliced cheddar cheese 54F Make Table: shredded cheddar cheese 65F Per manager items held since 11:00. Manager placed food items in walk in cooler and voluntarily discarded shredded cheddar cheese. New temperatures at 3:00: corn dogs 48F, hot dogs 47F, sliced cheddar cheese 54F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 120F in steam table at cook line. Per manager held since 11:00. Manager reheated chili and hot held at 165F at 3:00. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Manager stored paper towels in restroom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior front door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezers interior has accumulation of soil/debris residues at back of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet at front counter.
29-11-4
39
Sep 8, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer on cook line too strong. Manager diluted during inspection, retested at 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed exposed drain under milk shake machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed oven thermometer in desert cooler, only displays temperatures above 100F.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler handle and shelves soiled. Mold-like substance on cook line reach in gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris in reach in cooler next to fry station.
22-16-4
Basic - No light in walk in freezer.
38-04-4
41
Aug 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice cream machine nor by ware washing area. Observed employee provide paper towels for sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in handwash sink by ice cream machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach in freezer next to grill has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive in last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive in on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.
How does Sonic Drive in compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Sonic Drive in most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Sonic Drive in's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive in have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive in 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive in is inspected around three times per year on average.
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