SONIC DRIVE-IN 6668
US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the prep tables in the kitchen with grooves and cut marks.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the shelves in the reach in freezer between uses. Observed two tongs stored next to bags of food in the reach in freezer unprotected.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer next to the grill pans of cheddar poppers, popcorn chicken and onion rings with no lids or covering to protect them.
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 4 pop up units signs behind the dumpster.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in storage area with chemicals soiled with black like substance. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bottles of unlabeled sauce, employee stated one bottle was honey chipotle and one bottle of smasher sauce on the prep table, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a sheet pan of uncooked hot dogs over ready to eat white queso cheese, operator moved to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the hand washing sink in the back of the kitchen with green scrub pads in it.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of blue liquid not labeled above the mop sink, operator stated it was window cleaner, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in women's and men's bathroom no hot water at the hand sinks. Operator stated Bullgator plumbing will be out today between 2:00-3:00 to adjust the hot water, operator showed work order. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used styrofoam cup to dispense ice at wait station.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris on top of tater tot hot holder.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One on soda shelf in storage. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed through out kitchen and walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Light covers soiled in storage, tiles and vents soiled on cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line.
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Two dead flies on top of soft serve machine. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line.l
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed puddles of water pooled under shelving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).