SONIC DRIVE IN
11211 SE 178 PL, Summerfield FL 34491 · 352-781-0170
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw beef burgers stores above raw bacon, employee moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Near back door, splitter added, no backflow preventer installed on any side of the splitter where green hoses are attached.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to to-go sauce, employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers gaskets and freezers gaskets soiled. Freeze machine and ice cream machine soiled.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In-use container with stickers residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler and shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near office space (toppings).
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at 0ppm, manager set up buckets quaternary ammonium 300ppm.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At the cook line, raw frozen bag of burgers stored above portion bags of onion rings and mozzarella sticks, also raw chicken container stored above fries, Manager stored all food properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, white cheese at 85F, employee voluntarily discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to stored dirty cloth, employee moved.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager print current license during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of bread box, manager moved.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the drive thru area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Base of ice cream machines, exterior part of ice machine, employee started cleaning. Also reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves with mold like substance
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (vertical), shelves heavily oiled, Employee cleaned during inspection.
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee wiped gloved hand on apron continued to prepare hotdogs without washing hands. Male employee wiped gloved hand on clothes then picked up soiled towel the placed in use spatula above grill and made burger without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top portion of reach in dresser cooler on cook line: cheese 50F. Tomatoes 46F. Manager placed ice bags on items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer near grill soiled with food debris. Nozzles of lemonade dispenser soiled with pink substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on ice cream machine torn near office area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior doors of reach in freezer have debris. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled with white liquid on ice cream machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: case of unwashed tomatoes and bags of unwashed onions on shelf over dressings and cheese.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, chili 53F, manager voluntarily discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no back flow preventer on any side of the splitter
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.
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 documents Available at inspection time.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, tater tots case on floor, manager stored properly
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of the slushy machine. Also, reach-in cooler gaskets And walk-in cooler shelves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use Containers with old labels.
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.