SONIC DRIVE-IN 5451
11110 BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photo copies of employee food safety training certificates. Operator stated they have safe staff books on order to replace the photo copied certificates. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: At callback no change. Books still on order **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a hole in side of interior of large ice machine on left near door hinge. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice,scoop stored in pan with unclean water. Operator replaced pan for ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of chili thawing in container of standing water next to triple. Operator removed chili to thaw. Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator emptied sink and remade solution and retested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated cooler working fine earlier. Operator called to have walk-in-cooler serviced. Also, hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to fryers. Operator stated she checked temp this morning and it was working fine. Operator called to have serviced and removed TCS foods and placed in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer to chill. Also, whipped topping (48F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler at shake making station. Operator stated it was taken out about 30 minutes prior. Operator placed bag of whipped topping in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple fryer baskets have accumulation of food debris/ soiled. Also, ice chute in large ice machine on right side soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near drive thru window used to store utensils. Operator removed utensil from hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from triple sink. Operator stated paper towels are due in later today.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photo copies of employee food safety training certificates. Operator stated they have safe staff books on order to replace the photo copied certificates. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin of large ice machine soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One Filter above fryer in disrepair/ missing part of slats. Also, reach in freezer lid next to grill in disrepair/ warped/ unable to seal. Operator stated they have been pricing some to replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor in disrepair. Floor in walk in freezer in disrepair/ buckled up from floor, loose at threshold.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator unable to get sanitizer pump at triple sink to properly dispense. Operator called to have serviced. Operator will manually dispense sanitizer to 200ppm until pump repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect near shelves above triple sink.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator unable to get sanitizer pump at triple sink to properly dispense. Operator called to have serviced. Operator will manually dispense sanitizer to 200ppm until pump repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nuggets and tenders stored above ready to eat pickle fries. Operator removed pickle fries to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holster for can opener at prep table and ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink nearest drive thru window used to store whisk. Employee removed whisk to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photo copies of employee food handler certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near the chute. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table. Employee removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard without beard guard.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Hot holding interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Hot holding interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near chute of unit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigeration fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service bags stored on floor in chemical room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries and tater tots being held hot at 116F. Manager discarded and stated was past the time.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food items on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).