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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435

With 11 documented inspections, SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435 in FT. MYERS has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

8610 Gladiolus Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: 3663315

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929484

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over container of raw bacon. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801398

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10797948

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tanks. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting ice. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on outside of cooking equipment and hot holding trays. 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. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sinks near office. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698356

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10697603

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of maintaining floor clean. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed floor in front service area and walk in freezer cleaned. Time extend for next unannounced for underneath shelving in dry storage. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed shake machine heavily soiled with food debris. Observed heavy buildup of grease on grill, around fryers at cook line, and on cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed shake station cleaned. Time extend for next unannounced inspection for buildup of grease on cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer next to fryers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time extend for next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time extend for next unannounced inspection. **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 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995752

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lid for women's restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor near shake station. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of maintaining floor clean. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed shake machine heavily soiled with food debris. Observed heavy buildup of grease on grill, around fryers at cook line, and on cooking equipment. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer next to fryers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near office area blocked by boxes. Operator moved boxes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink nearest togo window. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site 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

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824500

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721085

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facilities not clean. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/gray-like substance around reach in freezer door handles. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance around ice cream dispensing nozzles. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors around hand wash sink next to ice cream machine. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Toilet in men's restroom not flushing properly. Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Warning
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain slow to drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446798

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in raw hamburger storage reach-in freezer at cook line.
  • 28-15-4:Basic - Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on outside of door frame at cook line
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343122

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device at mop sink not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile damaged above three compartment sink.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, dust-like substance above shelving near walk in freezer. Educated operator on cleaning vents. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in kitchen. Educated operator on cleaning underneath equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in hamburger storage reach-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, gray/slime-like substance on reach in cooler gaskets on reach in cooler nearest fryers at cook line on tray cart in walk in cooler.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Shake station.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area. Repeat Violation
  • 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.