SONIC DRIVE-IN #5092
925 S 6 AVE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863.767.0006
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker in food preparation area in the back of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer by the grill in the kitchen and observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution reading is at 150ppm, operator changed out solution new reading at 200 ppm.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler, cardboard lining shelves with tomatoes and onions on it, operator took out the cardboard and discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor under shelf.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights towards back of kitchen not shielded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's restroom no handwashing sign, operator placed sign in bathroom.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed reading at 150ppm, operator changed out solution new reading 200ppm.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn in the reach in cooler towards the front of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of whipped cream on the floor in the walk in freezer and cases of mayonnaise on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator placed on shelves.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights that are not shielded in the back of kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy of choking poster by email.
Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks, pizza bites and chicken uncovered in reach in freezer, operator covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler with gaskets in disrepair. The door is not able to shut properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the fryers and the flat grill with a heavy build up of grease. Observed the table holding the flat grill with grease buildup up on top of table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in open container over cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Cooler at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at various locations at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes on the floor at Walk in Freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen handsink. No paper towels at front handsink. No paper towels at any handsink on site. Employee replaced towels.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black buildup under shelving and along cove base in walkin cooler. Very Strong mildew smell inside cooler. Floor soiled in walk-in freezer with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on interior of makeline reach in cooler.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed topping center container at drink prep on front line broken and old food encrusted on area. Toppings containers are stored within the broken drop well. Edges around well has been broken away and cherries and other food toppings are ground into broken area. Observed black growth on plastic components and dispensing spout of slushie machine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout lines on flooring throughout the establishment and water and food debris standing in grout lines on warewash and storage areas and at front of store corner of entryway..
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle keys and touch eyewear then use hand sanitzer and proceed to touch single service items and scoop ice without properly washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed topping center container at drink prep on front line broken and old food encrusted on area. Toppings containers are stored within the broken drop well. Edges around well has been broken away and cherries and other food toppings are ground into broken area. Observed black growth on plastic components and dispensing spout of slushie machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two dish scrub pads stored in handsink at front 3 bay sink at wait prep area. Manager had area cleaned. And handsink emptied.
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. Form was on paperwork but not filled out. Observed operator had a copy of the Health agreement but had not implemented the action.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees with expired training.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee scooping open ice and handling single service items with filigree and stone rings. Other employees with multiple rings,multiple items on wrists and watches. Manager addressed employees had them remove jewelry and wash hands.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed dirty water standing on floor at wall below breakers at end of cookline near warewash area. Water standing along wall. Old food debris within the water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food on floors at warewash area. Also Old food and trash debris outside front door at front entrance.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout lines on flooring throughout the establishment and water and food debris standing in grout lines on warewash and storage areas and at front of store corner of entryway..
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of whipped topping and cases of soft serve mix stored on floor in walk-in cooler boxes o FF stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Truck came last the day before.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice across floor and on condenser in walk in freezer. Floor buckling from ice. No longer smooth and easily clean able.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lemon presses stored in standing water at 93F at drink prep frontline. Manager removed and put through dishwash.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans at warewash dry rack with food still adhering to the surface.
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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.