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SONIC DRIVE-IN #4175

4350 W 13 ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 407.982.9355

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5908782
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake mix,shredded lettuce,whipped cream and cheese all temping between 50F-59F
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 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 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On drop chute
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several throughout facility
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on clean dish shelf over three compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Feb 25, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of drop shield inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of burger chest freezer on cookline
Basic/14-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout facility Flooring in walk in freezer is raised
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Underneath fan unit in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several lights throughout facility
Basic/38-07-4
Sep 18, 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to three compartment sink
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed cooking on grill with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout Walk in freezer flooring raised in the middle
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around pipes under fan unit
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline equipment exteriors
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under fan unit in walk in cooler
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by hose
/46-01-4
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over raw bacon at reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line Cutting board over reach in freezer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At triple sink at font line At cooks line by fryers and flat top
Basic/36-17-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink by front line Hand wash sink by shake machine is slow draining
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over pasteurized liquid eggs at reach in cooler on cooks line
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on table next to warmers
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles at cooks line
Basic/36-17-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored by tortillas at cooks line
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink by ice cream machine area
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler thermometer temping cooler at 55F
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 11, 2024 · Walk in cooler is not fixed but there are no TCs food Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer at cooks line
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Mar 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mini triple sink at drink station
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Mar 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake mix,shredded lettuce,whipped cream and cheese all temping between 50F-59F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake mix,shredded lettuce,whipped cream and cheese all temping between 50F-59F
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by shake machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler thermometer temping cooler at 55F
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer at cooks line
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mini triple sink at drink station
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giovanni
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front rt wall
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. No door handles. Single door reach in cooler and freezer Floor walk in freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Single door reach in cooler and freezer
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets ice cream reach in cooler Hood filters over grill
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of walk in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4

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.