SONIC DRIVE-IN #4405
5399 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-352-0016
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili 130F on steam table for 2 hours. Operator reheated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -hot dog rotator -cutting boards on cooks line -dicer -slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - of all handles on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple tiny holes throughout establishment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by end of cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all reach in doors on cooks line -baseboard behind fryers heavily soiled -exterior of ice machine -exterior of ice cream machines
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor when you walk into establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout entire cooks line and walls by three compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwashing sink across from three compartment -by back door exit
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flat top grill completely soiled -fryer station soiled -hot dog rotator
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. Throughout establishment
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes next to three compartment sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets from reach in coolers by ice cream machine -gaskets of walk in cooler and walk in freezer -exterior of reach in coolers -exterior of ice machine -exterior of ice cream machines
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers of cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat foods. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat corn dogs in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by ice cream station and by walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning in expo area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer equipment soiled with food debris Walk in cooler door soiled Fan above dish area soiled Gaskets on all reach in coolers. Hood filters soiled Food build up under hot dog roller.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions at ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline hair not restrained under cap.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by ice cream station and by walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning in expo area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer equipment soiled with food debris Walk in cooler door soiled Fan above dish area soiled Gaskets on all reach in coolers. Hood filters soiled Food build up under hot dog roller.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table sliced tomatoes (42-46F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes; shredded lettuce (44F - Cold /15 minutes Holding). Operator closed lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili 130F on steam table for 2 hours. Operator reheated.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by fryers.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fryer equipment soiled with food debris. -Walk in cooler door soiled with grime,
Open dumpster lid.
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.