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SONIC DRIVE-IN #3161

10 S NEW WARRINGTON RD, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-453-3911

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2706366
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area all near office work station. Did not observe insects land on food or food contact surface.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023063269Oct 16, 2023Dec 11, 2023$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap along threshold of back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under ramp in walk-in cooler as evidence of water being pushed out when walked on.
Basic/36-22-4
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372- Observed all employee training certificates expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink near kitchen make line. Operator stated there is a work order put in to repair sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area all near office work station. Did not observe insects land on food or food contact surface.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · During callback, observed 3 live flying insects in mop sink/drink machine area in back of kitchen at time of inspection. Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 19, 2023 · During callback, no live flying insects observed at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Oct 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area all near office work station. Did not observe insects land on food or food contact surface.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · During callback, observed 3 live flying insects in mop sink/drink machine area in back of kitchen at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area all near office work station. Did not observe insects land on food or food contact surface.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in back of kitchen next to drink mixing machine. Operator cleaned up dead roach at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on top of packaged bread on bread rack. Operator removed phone and keys from rack.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.