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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5784

With 5 inspections documented, SONIC DRIVE-IN 5784 maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating in LAKE PARK. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

201 North Congress Avenue
Florida, 33403
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733824

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several reach in coolers interiors soiled with spillage and food debris.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over onion rings and mozzarella sticks. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858044

  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Light shields on order. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon not stored. sandwich station top unit - American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F- Cold Holding) - operator states removed from walk in cooler 20 minutes earlier and were not portioned or prepared today. Empty spaces in top unit let cold air escape - operator moved all TFS foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (42F - Cold Holding) sandwich station - American cheese (48F-58FF - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding) operator states held in top unit under 2 hours - operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856748

  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon not stored. sandwich station top unit - American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48F- Cold Holding) - operator states removed from walk in cooler 20 minutes earlier and were not portioned or prepared today. Empty spaces in top unit let cold air escape - operator moved all TFS foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. Admin Complaint
  • 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 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856318

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of ice on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler - Double door reach in cooler. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from car hop station hand sink - operator provided. 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: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355430

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk in cooler bowl used as scoop in cookie crumb mix Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Garbage can with no lid, operator corrected by providing lid Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink container of hot dogs thawing at room temperature. Operator moved container to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler bag of unwashed onions over ready to eat pickles. Operator instructed to move onions to proper storage placement. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. By Ice machine, Water draining from ceiling vent into plastic food contact containers, also At hand washing sink closet to ice machine water leaking onto floor.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At had washing sink closet to make line advices operator to provide soap **Corrective Action Taken**