Sonic Drive-In
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sonic Drive-In, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Titusville average 68, so Sonic Drive-In trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Nozzle area on soda machines clean Exterior of all equipment soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
64
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects found between in kitchen and back door area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer sanitizer at 500 ppm. Operator added water. Second reading 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. All Sanitizer buckets at first reading 500 ppm. Operator added water. New reading 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of lemon found inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 - 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. Operator had employees on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dry storage area **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers above three compartment sink. Operator flipped them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 4/1/2025 displayed. Operator printed current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with ineffective hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by three compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on unsanitized pallet. Operator removed, sanitized bucket and placed on sanitized tray. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Area around dumpster is soiled **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor by dry storage area. Operator moved them up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen from grill. Per operator, Work order already sent. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-65-5
18
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on exterior side of building
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top of reach in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification for nannaline expired in 2-14-24
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink to the right of shake station
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The slide tray handles of hot holding units on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making milkshakes has no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to flip top of reach in cooler make line is disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of foods open and unopened stored under dripping condenser unit
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floors, walls and cases of food
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on equipment and dripping from hoods Accumulation of mold like substance on condenser unit of walk in cooler Fan over to go window has heavy accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef patties in walk in freezer not properly covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vents at multiple locations, walls surrounding the walk in cooler and walk in freezer have accumulation of mold like substance Standing water in front of walk in cooler Floors in walk in cooler not clean and has accumulation of mold like substance **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance Upper rear corner of ice bin at to go service window have an accumulation of mold
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink has a consistent drip
29-11-4
35
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
50
Aug 8, 2023
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles bowing, not flush in grid, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding / base boards missing and ones in place are not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of ice machine and near floor drains. By the 3 comp sink. At the back door standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Multiple ceiling lights on place without end caps. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer on cooks line, rusted plastic coated shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Broken light fixture at the back mop sink area, flash light needed to inspect area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Electrical, plumbing and lines for monitors soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Current mop sink in back has no lip/threshold to stop water from moving to floor drains in hallway. Mop sink is not self contained and needs corrected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
28-03-4
64
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in storage area. Per OSG, Derek c supervisor on duty, no callback required, next unannounced routine inspection.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dump station at fry unit, interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. some ceiling tile not fully fitting in space, grid for ceiling tiles also broken in places thru location. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Mop water not able to be dumped correctly due to no curb/ separation from main floor. **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. What is in place is not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soft serve ice cream machine gasket broken. Gasket broken cold holding unit near drive thru. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. From grill area to cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scraper/ dough cutter stored between equipment between uses, corrected
10-17-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Damage light cover at unit over 3 comp sink **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior oand upright reach in cooler on cooks line and exterior of reach in freezer chest unit, soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Oct 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw burger Patties with gloves hands then began touching handles of spatulas, Reach in cooler, fryer baskets, and containers to transfer cooked foods **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Manager on duty does not have access to files. Operator is unable to provide proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees engaging in food service with no certified food manager present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator is unable to provide proof of manager certificates **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen areas **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple areas throughout kitchen and mens restroom **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Oct 13, 2022
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In?
Across the inspection record, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In.
How does Sonic Drive-In compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Sonic Drive-In most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Sonic Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine 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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