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SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259

Food safety records indicate SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259 in TITUSVILLE has 4 inspections with a 2.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

650 Cheney Highway
Titusville, Florida, 32780
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870151

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dry storage area Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers above three compartment sink. Operator flipped them Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 4/1/2025 displayed. Operator printed current license. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with ineffective hair restraint. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by three compartment sink Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on unsanitized pallet. Operator removed, sanitized bucket and placed on sanitized tray. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Area around dumpster is soiled Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor by dry storage area. Operator moved them up. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen from grill. Per operator, Work order already sent. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects found between in kitchen and back door area Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer sanitizer at 500 ppm. Operator added water. Second reading 300 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. All Sanitizer buckets at first reading 500 ppm. Operator added water. New reading 300 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of lemon found inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site 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
  • 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. Operator had employees on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736141

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food on cook line area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on flip top reach in cooler missing. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles,vents, walls, Walk in freezer floor outside and inside of equipment soiled, standing water outside of Walk in cooler and triple sink area. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee serving outside food to customers have to touch door and computer equipment not washing hands before handling food.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Nannaline on duty expired 2/14/24.
  • 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. Employee Roger not informed of responsibility's. Operator had employee sign document during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8701042

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8699682

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The slide tray handles of hot holding units on cook line
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored not inverted
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making milkshakes has no hair restraint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to flip top of reach in cooler make line is disrepair
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of foods open and unopened stored under dripping condenser unit
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floors, walls and cases of food
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on equipment and dripping from hoods Accumulation of mold like substance on condenser unit of walk in cooler Fan over to go window has heavy accumulation of dust
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef patties in walk in freezer not properly covered
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vents at multiple locations, walls surrounding the walk in cooler and walk in freezer have accumulation of mold like substance Standing water in front of walk in cooler Floors in walk in cooler not clean and has accumulation of mold like substance Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance Upper rear corner of ice bin at to go service window have an accumulation of mold
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink has a consistent drip
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top of reach in cooler
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on exterior side of building
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification for nannaline expired in 2-14-24
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink to the right of shake station