DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SONIC DRIVE-IN

Based on 4 health inspections, SONIC DRIVE-IN in PLANT CITY has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2901 S JAMES REDMAN PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484370

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed cracked tile by floor drain on main cook line
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen on on cook line causing accumulated food and water to build up. Also cracked tile by floor drain on main cook line Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On condenser line Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated debris in shake station

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885941

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of lime and mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under toaster prep table 1 dead roach on wall by co2 tank. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas and will get pest control back out to do treatment. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout causing accumulated water and food debris throughout establishment
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in mop 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced and retested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512325

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles and missing grout throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed barbecue sauce jug with mold on label as it was being reused
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 500ppm. Manager added more water and retested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mustard and barbecue sauce pumps soiled. Manager put in dish **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369645

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in units on cook line
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On wall by cook line hand sink
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. By three compartment sink and soda station
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water on cook line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holder soiled with excessive food-debris
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to strawberry, cherry, lemon and lime containers by expo counter
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored by forks at front counter
  • 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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.