SONIC DRIVE-IN #4887
155 E STATE RD 434, Longwood FL 32750 · 407 831 3663
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in the area close to the ice machine spoke with C. Woods follow up on the next routine inspection
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - men's room
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near flat top grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - burger freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - front panel of fryer
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - hot dog (118-123 - Hot Holding) Employee put back on roller for reheat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of cookline reach in cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at cookline
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - hot dog (118-123 - Hot Holding) Employee put back on roller for reheat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of cookline reach in cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at cookline
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
Equipment in poor repair. -North Star cooler gasket is ripped -fry baskets damaged
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the stock room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -At the ice machine a black mold like substance is present -walk in cooler along the base boards under the racks needs to be cleaned -walk in freezer floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall in the stock room damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the ice bin and machine
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of flat top grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from fryers has food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across fryer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelf in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind green grease trap Floor behind grease trap Floor behind flat top grill
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in the area close to the ice machine spoke with C. Woods follow up on the next routine inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot hold bins are stained beyond cleaning need to be replaced
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. Only 4 employee certificates available Please place in one location currently the certificate are stored in the employee files
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back room ceiling tiles show signs of water damage,
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cooks line
Drain cover(s) missing. At the 3 compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the prep are
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cove tile missing at the walk in cooler wall
Hole in or other damage to wall. -At the mop sink the FRP is loose and not attacked securely - in the back room on the west wall mold build up on the FRP and the FRP is pealing from the wall -wall separating the back room from the grease container room is falling apart at the base -at the drive Thur window FRP not secure to the wall -wall at the flat top grill on the line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler iced over
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. ATOST COOLER at the fry station ATOSA make cooler both doors missing interior panel
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At the small make cooler at the ice cream machine, drink in lower cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. ATOSA cooler
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.