SONIC DRIVE IN
8188 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 305-451-0561
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Email operator procedures
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on AC vents.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area. Operator cleaned
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside refrigerator and gaskets.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom on Beverage Air refrigerator. Operator clean and sanitized.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter with date mark 11/02 - 11/09 as of 11/12
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixing device for milkshake machine soiled, no morning orders of milkshakes
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in glass top chest freezer Ice buildup up inside walk in freezer behind fan unit
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield for 2 door reach in cooler broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed monitor/screen with a build up of dust over prep table
Stored food not covered. Two door freezer, multiple food items stored uncovered
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached to mop sink, no vacuum breaker on hose attached to splitter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice build up in back of fan unit inside walk in freezer.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced paper towels
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear Exit
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. By dumpster
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed lids
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Email operator procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom of traulsen reach in freezer soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of cleaner/destainer with bleach hanging on the splash guard on hand washing sink. Operator removed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on traulsen reach in freezer soiled with food debris Observed sides and rear of flat top grill soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.