SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566
1038 Malabar Road Southeast
Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is non operational - using external temp freezer until repairs are made **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil containers- moved to storage by manager Food in external freezer
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets topping make table
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water heater is non operational. Repair order provided **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live flying insects in kitchen area did not land on any food** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle hanging on handwashing sink- manager moved to chem storage Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Degreaser bottle stored on hand sink by drive through window - manager moved to chem storage Corrected On-Site
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater is not functional at its time repair order has been in place and manager provided email of work order. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- men's bathroom Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn
- 23-03-4:Basic - Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine between uses.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - No cover for ice machine
- 24-08-4:Basic - Pans by the triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service boxes stored on floor Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - One hamburger bun with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Whipped cream on sundae station 62F, operator discarded on own accord, stated that the sundae station cooler is waiting for a part for repair, put new whipped cream in separate reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sinks; by mop sink and slushy machine, in both bathrooms Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks; by drive thru window and in men's bathroom Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).