SONIC DRIVE IN
2660 NW 199 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 305-690-7065
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022024526 | Mar 8, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $200 |
| 1--2017054761 | Nov 13, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, food debris, and some tiles soiled with mold like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F - Cold Holding).
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed across walk in.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in the kitchen.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in women's restroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at both hand sinks. Observed under triple sink.
Jun 15, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 31 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate26 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back storage area on top of boxes of to go items and syrups, 10 droppings. Observed 4 rat droppings on rack where soda syrups are stored. Observed on countertop at front counter where tea dispenser is, 3 droppings inside kitchen area. Observed 2 droppings inside of white sugar box stored under tea dispenser in main kitchen area.. Observed 2 droppings on top of sauces box near hot dog warmer in kitchen area. Observed 10 droppings in cabinet under prep table where power outlet is, in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to fryer: tator tots (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator discarded on site.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored over to go bags. Operator removed during inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, food debris, and some tiles soiled with mold like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed above the triple sink. Advised operator to store containers properly. Operator inverted.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across hot dog warmer with ambient temp of 47F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lettuce shredded (47F - Cold Holding).
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed across walk in.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in different parts of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dining area with sticky residue.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil stored on floor near triple sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed paper trash on dumpster floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in women's restroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets soiled. Observed under hot dog machine heavily soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in the kitchen and near mop sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack. Operator removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Observed at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer; soiled shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of napkins stored on floor in the kitchen.
Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Observed ketchup packets under handwash sink near soda machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler across hot dog warmer.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at prep sink and mop sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at both hand sinks. Observed under triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the ice cream station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulation of dust.
Observed flip top reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of the fryers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease next to 3 compartment sink and mop sink area.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen with food debris. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with accumulated dust.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dirty equipment with gloves and getting new clean containers with the same gloves. Operator trained properly and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed smash burger press with accumulated grease. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled.
Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed. Observed employee area by the exit door not organized.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no bread guards.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinsing a container that was soiled at the 3 compartment sink without using any soap or sanitizer solution. Educated employee how to wash rinse and sanitize properly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen with food debris. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with accumulated dust.
Observed employee walking throughout the kitchen with no hair restraint. Employees placed hair nets.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors by the hot water heater soiled.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment.
Floor in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels stored in quaternary solution at 0ppm. Operator set up the sanitizer, recheck quaternary 200 ppm.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the slushy station. Operator placed new roll.
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 employee named Scotty with an expired training.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipes leaking under the 3 compartment sink.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hamburger press stored on top of the flattop with accumulated grease.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed new roll.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen and walk in freezer.
Observed reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to the 3 compartment sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment and women bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Entire establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers for the walk in cooler with dust.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At the women bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dry storage area, soda station and mop sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire kitchen.
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in the top door reach in cooler. Advised operator to keep the lid closed when not in use and to cover the top layer with bins.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top and bacon press with accumulated grease.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On top of 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment and women bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Entire establishment.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers for the walk in cooler with dust.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At the women bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dry storage area, soda station and mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire kitchen.
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.