SONIC DRIVE-IN 5422
555 Pine Island Road
Fort Myers, Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in freezer ledges with buildup of food debris.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to reach in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in cook's area. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed buildup of debris around dumpster area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease between fryers and reach in freezer. Warning
- 11-27-4: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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. 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
- 11-26-1: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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By manager desk. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **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 2024-05-13: Observed No Proof Employee Training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile over hot holding unit closest to drive thru window.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on fan blade covers in walk-in cooler, buildup of food debris on wire shelves inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook's line.
- 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. Location is still on a 60 callback from 03/13/2024 and operator is in process of completing this.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals on prep table across from soda machine. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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
- 11-26-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above hot holding drawers closest to drive through area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of food debris under shelves of walk-in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of breaded chicken breast on floor of walk-in freezer.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic container on shelf above three compartment sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and cove molding behind fryers with buildup of grease. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands prior to touching hotdog bun to prepare food for service. Discussed properly hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer with blades soiled with grease and food debris on shelf next to three compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand washing sinks by front of store. One by drive through and one closest to manager desk.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense towels at hand washing sink across from three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).