SONIC #5354
2320 BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-979-1272
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed one employee that has been working for 6 months with no training. Manager stated that they are in the process of training.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to manager.
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Small Water leak from faucet at all handwashing sinks.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Barely any lighting provided in walk in cooler. Door must remain open or flashlight must be used to see while in the walk in cooler.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents in the back storage area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the drive through window. Manager added paper towels to hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/ floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, mold-like substance, or standing water. Observed the ceiling vents being soiled with a build up of dust. Observed standing water on the floor near and beneath the reach in cooler by the entrance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the reach in freezers on the cook line being soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable oder at the entrance of the kitchen. Manager stated it was from the standing water on the floor and said she would have an employee clean the area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean prep pans on the dish drying rack.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves of the reach in freezer on the cook line being rusted.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding Pork (44F - Cold Holding); beef hot dogs (44F - Cold Holding); retempt at 45 F.30 minutes later after manager turned down the temperature in reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager placed all food product from reach in cooler to the walk in cooler. Observed cheddar cheese cold holing in ice at 52f. Manager placed additional ice and water beneath the product and retempt 30 mins later at 43F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand washing sink located next to cooks line. Manager placed towels at sink.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach next to mop sink on floor. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind steamer and cold holding table, on floor beneath and behind dry storage shelving.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Nov 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification for any manager. Ruhtelia Willis. is manager on duty.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted and pitted shelves observed in reach in cooler next to fryers.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification for any manager. Ruhtelia Willis. is manager on duty.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men and ladies room had garbage scattered on bathroom floor.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed five jugs of liquid shortening stored on floor in front of dry storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spilled relish on floor located in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted and pitted shelves observed in reach in cooler next to fryers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in hand sink next to cook line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.