SONIC DRIVE IN 5404
2020 S RIDGEWOOD AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - Appears to be water damage/sagging, near drive thru and over chemical storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - debris, walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Grease behind line **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink area not curbed. consists of a floor drain and faucet Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. - visible soil, black push cart Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw burgers over liquid eggs, beverage air cooler - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - Appears to be water damage/sagging, near drive thru and over chemical storage Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over bread toaster Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - debris, walk in freezer Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers next to chemical storage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink area not curbed. consists of a floor drain and faucet Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grease dripping from grill down onto table underneath, wall behind grill. - visible soil, black push cart Warning
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw burgers over liquid eggs, beverage air cooler - raw breaded chicken over fries. Freezer next to fryers Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Under prep table three compartment sink Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable dicer Warning
- 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. new employee on duty with no food handler training Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen entrance Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath grill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Grease on the floor behind grill - evidence of water coming from baseboard area. Dry storage, brown water marks across floor towards drain Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright beverage air cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink across from walk in cooler, flush with floor and not curbed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fries, upright freezer on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **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. - Sliced cheese44-46, top left cookline cooler, advised to use deep pans and keep product below fill line - cold brew with ice cream mix 46F overnight in topping cooler. Manager stated product was out while cooler was being cleaned in the past couple of hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Milk and cold brew 42F Sliced cheese 42F Shredded cheese 42F Sliced cheese up to 50F, up to 46F, filled to the rim, main cooler operator moved to another cooler. Retemped at 45F, 46F 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 2024-12-03: Operator showed training from Totzone; Sonic. Training program not on the approved list. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath grill Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Grease on the floor behind grill - evidence of water coming from baseboard area. Dry storage, brown water marks across floor towards drain Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water from condensation. - - Topping cooler, water on lid of cold brew and where milk bottles are stored. - walk in cooler fan dripping/spraying melting ice onto food boxed Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright beverage air cooler Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink across from walk in cooler, flush with floor and not curbed. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink three compartment sink area Warning
- 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 over fries, upright freezer on cook line Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese44-46, top left cookline cooler, advised to use deep pans and keep product below fill line - cold brew with ice cream mix 46F overnight in topping cooler. Manager stated product was out while cooler was being cleaned in the past couple of hours. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler next to triple sink, operator placed closer to door Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above flat top grill Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water leaking from equipment in walk-in cooler
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in cookline area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off reach-in freezer door, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris above -accumulation of grease dripping off the side of flat top grill -exterior of trash cans soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
15
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. -ceiling near grill on line
- 14-36-5:Basic - Door to walk in freezer in disrepair. -person in charge stated replacement part is on the way
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use stainless table where hot dogs are being prepped. Corrected On-Site
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -handling food with hair some hair exposed in front while handling food at expo Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch during food handling
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/hood/ceiling.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on handles to stand up freezers near warewashing area Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top right surface of exterior of ice machine near coffee machines. Black substance -top surface above timer at dump station -shelf below hot dog trays -hood filters
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -some hot dog trays not inverted sitting on top shelf above bulk stored and covered hot dog trays
- 25-17-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -hot dog trays
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from spray hose at warewashing area
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. tater tots 119-125F under heat lamp at dump station. Timer not being used. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient thermometer on exterior of stand up refrigerator not functioning. Advised to place ambient thermometer inside unit near door Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink up front Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).