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SONIC DRIVE-IN #4506

555 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne FL 32901

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1505392
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine Some other tiles damaged
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach make table
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jun 25, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine and in back kitchen
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice cream area
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several areas
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in ceiling soiled. Several
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs in both bathrooms Sent operator hand wash signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Gaskets reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine and other areas
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several throughout restaurant
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cookline
Basic/36-02-5
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Most of ceiling
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets upright reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from hood fan Food debris shelves reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cookline
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment
Basic/36-32-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler by fryer torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris under oil receptacle
Basic/36-73-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. On cookline exposed concrete
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation

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.