SONIC DRIVE-IN 5072

2523 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/5/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed missing Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to grill top Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tatiana demease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: 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 2024-11-05: Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8872593
2024-11-05
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 8/27/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under dry storage shelf Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer next to grill top Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink at drive thru Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside 2-door Horizon freezer next to fryers Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket at mop sink Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tatiana demease 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 Inspector #8718053
2024-08-27
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 2/26/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on chest freezer on cookline next to grill top Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a soda bib bag stored on floor in dry storage area Observed 4 boxes of hotdog buns stored in floor adjacent to mop sink
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lids on storage shelf in in use in the walk-in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reachin freezer adjacent to grill top on cookline
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda machine Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler and freezer on cookline adjacent to grill top
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves on reach in cooler adjacent to grill top
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored next to ice machinen Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle filled with purple kitchen equipment cleaner stored on register table above take out bags
Food Inspector #8460789
2024-02-26
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 8/1/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep , corrected, employee discarded drink . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container by three compartment sink not labeled .
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changing gloves with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing between glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in three compartment sink set up. Corrected , manager replaced quaternary during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8339721
2023-08-01
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).