SONIC DRIVE-IN 3177
471 MARY ESTHER BLVD, Mary Esther FL 32569 · 850-243-7014
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Lettuce 48 (less than 1 hour), Sliced Tomato 51F (less than 1 hour). Shake Mix 65F (1.5 hours). Operator Iced items to rapidly chill.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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. Manager stated employee training has been completed through an approved program for staff, however, certificates have not been filled out and are not on hand at the restaurant.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: All employee's training is expired.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles over drive through window area are warped or damaged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of raw Pattie cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups and box of cartons stored on floor by back doorway.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and debris on tiles throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in freezer missing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Paper cups stored between kitchen cleaner and chemical rack. Manager moved box during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Lettuce 48 (less than 1 hour), Sliced Tomato 51F (less than 1 hour). Shake Mix 65F (1.5 hours). Operator Iced items to rapidly chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board over beef Patty freezer soiled with pink/black substance. Metal lip of ice shield in ice machine soiled with black substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout establishment soiled with food debris.
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.