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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5422

With 9 documented inspections, SONIC DRIVE-IN 5422 in FT. MYERS has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

555 Pine Island Road
Fort Myers, Florida, 33903
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13481551

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and damaged gaskets on reach in freezer at cook line. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink on the ground. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they are personal in charge, yet, are not a certified food manager. No one on staff is cfm. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Currently observed 5 employees preparing food and beverages with no certified food manager on duty. Warning

8/4/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10882215

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans on shelf across from three compartment sink.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walk into building and put on gloves on cook's line without washing hands to begin work. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10698475

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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.

12/18/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10698382

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/17/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8727988

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

  • 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

5/13/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8631662

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

4/10/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8648815

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 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.

3/13/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8483698

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 2 basic

  • 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

8/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8349854

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 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.