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SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644

1520 FIRST STREET S., Winter Haven FL 33880 · 863-401-8727

Last inspected Oct 3, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6307133
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
OCT 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut lettuce 45, manager placed in reach in freezer retemped 43
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in hand washing sink, operator removed from hand washing sink located next to kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three compartment sink and by drive through area.
Basic/36-17-5
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage area.
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door bowed sticking out.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid. Closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris substance or slime. Food hot holding warmer near fry station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to locate documentation
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Unable to locate information
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage area.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door bowed sticking out.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Women restroom not available. Men restroom used as unisex bathroom for guest and employees.
Basic/32-23-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven hot holding has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on fryer cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut lettuce 45, manager placed in reach in freezer retemped 43
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By back exit
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer raw beef frozen on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door walk in cooler disrepair
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of walk in cooler soiled Hood filters soiled Hot holding station on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to unsweetened tea. Manager moved
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site

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.