SONIC DRIVE IN
1806 CITRUS BLVD, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-425-6278
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47f, Cheese 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of French fry hot box. -Inside top of French fry hot box.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -By ware wash.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored directly next to ice bin at drive through.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Near handsink by ware wash area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By walk ins. -Under three compartment sink.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Metal shield in ice machine.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Milkshake cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior/exterior of fryers. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in right side milkshake cooler. -Some shelving in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Near rear of building, by walk in cooler and freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -By warewash area. Manager cleaned drains.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in milkshake topping cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Water leaking from condenser in cooler closest to three compartment sink.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over tater tots.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filters by ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Open drink in milkshake toppings cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Behind condenser in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Above French fry hot box.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beverage air cooler. -Standing water in toppings cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind fryers.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over chili.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel polish by clean equipment in ware wash.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -By ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On metal shield.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over fryer area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Exterior of 2 left fryers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in sandwich prep cooler.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47f, Cheese 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager discarded.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -By ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By milkshake prep cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Employee began chipping ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Above French fry hot box.
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler gaskets. -Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use Stored by buns.
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.