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
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in hand washing sink, operator removed from hand washing sink located next to kitchen entrance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three compartment sink and by drive through area.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door bowed sticking out.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Open dumpster lid. Closed the dumpster lid.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris substance or slime. Food hot holding warmer near fry station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to locate documentation
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
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door bowed sticking out.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Open dumpster lid. Closed the dumpster lid.
Women restroom not available. Men restroom used as unisex bathroom for guest and employees.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer
Interior of oven hot holding has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on fryer cook line.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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. By back exit
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer raw beef frozen on floor
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door walk in cooler disrepair
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
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to unsweetened tea. Manager moved
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.