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SONIC DRIVE-IN #4916

415 MAGNOLIA AVE, Auburndale FL 33823

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307412
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator educated packet to print procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near drop chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Jul 24, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper area near drop chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on ice machine door.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed behind fan housing and on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator educated packet to print procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler/ shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in beverage air unit.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from faucet. Observed at 3-compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.