SONIC DRIVE-IN #6653
6200 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, Florida, 33067
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in front ice cream station and ice machine areas covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Floor in front ice cream station and ice machine areas covered with standing water. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soda station well soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Soda station well soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Floor areas covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Old food not stuck on all prep tables. Ice cream mix in well overnight. Syrup on ice cream maker. Grease accumulated on expo line. Walk in cooler accumulation of plastic from boxes and discarded drinks on floor. Walk in cooler mold like substance on ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Food debris build up in between ice cream station equipment. Grease accumulated on expo line and cook line hood filters. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees at the time of call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor in front ice cream station and ice machine areas covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Floors soiled with food underneath ice cream station equipment and dry storage shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves right of cook line have accumulation of soil residues and food debris. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Soda station well soiled with food debris. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris surrounding front triple sink, ice cream station, and back triple sink areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flies around ice cream station/triple sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-01-5: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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin. **Warning**
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies and Men's room toilet, sink, mirror and floors dirty. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Old food not stuck on all prep tables. Ice cream mix in well overnight. Syrup on ice cream maker. Grease accumulated on expo line. Walk in cooler accumulation of plastic from boxes and discarded drinks on floor. Walk in cooler mold like substance on ceiling. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food debris froze in ice. **Warning**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Soiled floors, accumulated food debris and service items. Behind equipment at ice cream station, cook line and prep tables, garbage on floor near mop sink. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. 3 compartment sink area and near handwashing sink behind ice cream machines. In dry storage area old ketchup stuck on wall. **Warning**
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 case of lemons. 2 cases of limes. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen area. Approximately 10 live flies around ice cream machine. 1 fly by soda machine. 1 dead fly in ice cream mix. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead fly in ice cream mix. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. RIC: Whipped cream in cooler 52F. WIC: Ice cream mix 49F, Cheese 49F-50F, Liquid eggs 50F, Corn dogs 51F, Raw beef 51F, Sauerkraut 49F, Shredded Lettuce 50F, Chili 51F. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods stored more than 4 hours over night. (See Stop Sale) RIC: Whipped cream 52F. In walk in cooler: Ice cream mix 49F, Cheese 49F-50F, Liquid eggs 50F, Corn dogs 51F, Raw beef 51F, Sauerkraut 49F, Shredded Lettuce 50F, Chili 51F. **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet, by back door. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Thomas Hicks **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, near drive thru window. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Old food not stuck on all prep tables. Ice cream mix in well overnight. Syrup on ice cream maker. Grease accumulated on expo line. Walk in cooler accumulation of plastic from boxes and discarded drinks on floor. Walk in cooler mold like substance on ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food debris froze in ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled floors, accumulated food debris and service items. Behind equipment at ice cream station, cook line and prep tables, garbage on floor near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet, by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between the ice machine and the wall, there is an accumulation of soiled cups, paper towels/napkins and lids. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. The top plastic of the cup holder at the beverage station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on the shelving for clean utensils over the triple sink across from the ice cream machines in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on the lemonade machine in the kitchen 2 small flying insects landing on the soda cup lids at the soda machine station in the kitchen Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on the shelving for clean storage containers over the larger triple sink next to the cook line in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: 2 live small flying insects landing on the wall next to the beverage machine next to the entrance door to the kitchen. 1 live small flying insects landing on the ice cream machine in the kitchen 1 live small flying insects landing on the ice machine in the kitchen 2 live small flying insects landing at the triple sink across from the ice cream machine in the kitchen **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between the ice machine and the wall, there is an accumulation of soiled cups, paper towels/napkins and lids.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. The top plastic of the cup holder at the beverage station.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on the shelving for clean utensils over the triple sink across from the ice cream machines in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on the lemonade machine in the kitchen 2 small flying insects landing on the soda cup lids at the soda machine station in the kitchen Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on the shelving for clean storage containers over the larger triple sink next to the cook line in the kitchen
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).