SONIC 5628
10251 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-741-0300
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying around kitchen. 1 live fly on prep table in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $620
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060921 | Jul 23, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $300 |
| 3--2024053539 | Jul 15, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2022000656 | Oct 22, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Jun 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying around kitchen. 1 live fly on prep table in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Jun 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying around kitchen. 1 live fly on prep table in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar Cheese 62 F- retemp 48F on counter near hotdog warmer, cut lettuce 45 F- retemp 45F, cut tomatoes 45 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler prep cooler. Discussed placing items on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near hotdog warmer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at mop sink.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee Put on gloves for food prep without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee clean floor and began to prep food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over cut leafy greens in walk in cooler. Manager reorganized at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F in ice bath, employee added more ice to ice bath.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Jose Leon
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
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. All employee training certificates expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with condiments.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47 F in reach in cooler, employee placed lettuce to the bottom of cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles next to soda boxes.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Marcos Loretto
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 expired food handler certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under grill. Throughout kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda boxes.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 46 F- retemp 43 F, cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 40 F in walk in cooler, operator placed in walk in freezer. Hotdogs 46 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler operator placed on ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso over soda boxes, operator removed at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hotdogs in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 Marcos Loretto
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon wedge in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. Observed employee dump ice in handwash sink next to cook line.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees working with no food manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on top of container of hotdogs in reach in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor next to ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cherries.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over soda boxes.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container above 3 Compartment Sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breaded not labeled.
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.