SONIC DRIVE-IN
1414 CAPITAL CIRCLE NW, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects at front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing underneath fryer on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor underneath fryers soiled with food debris and grease.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the hand sink in the back by the three compartment sink and the hand sink up in front underneath the countertop.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach- in Freezer by flat top on cook line. Observed hood system grease buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near the fryers bottom cooler.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
soiled floors on the cook line.
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects at front counter area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. corn dogs 48F, hot dogs 47F, sliced cheddar cheese 54F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held above 41F in the following locations at 2:30: Reach in Cooler: corn dogs 50F, hot dogs 51F Make Table: sliced cheddar cheese 54F Make Table: shredded cheddar cheese 65F Per manager items held since 11:00. Manager placed food items in walk in cooler and voluntarily discarded shredded cheddar cheese. New temperatures at 3:00: corn dogs 48F, hot dogs 47F, sliced cheddar cheese 54F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 120F in steam table at cook line. Per manager held since 11:00. Manager reheated chili and hot held at 165F at 3:00.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Manager stored paper towels in restroom during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior front door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in freezers interior has accumulation of soil/debris residues at back of kitchen area.
Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet at front counter.
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects observed in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded lettuce 47F, sliced cheese 48F. Per manager items held over four hours. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer on cook line too strong. Manager diluted during inspection, retested at 150ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed exposed drain under milk shake machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed oven thermometer in desert cooler, only displays temperatures above 100F.
No light in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler handle and shelves soiled. Mold-like substance on cook line reach in gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris in reach in cooler next to fry station.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 55F.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold in Ice machine in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups stored open and up. Manager put lid on cup.
Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored wet.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
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.