SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259
650 CHENEY HWY, Titusville FL 32780
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
DEC 23
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects found between in kitchen and back door area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021050731 | Oct 27, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects found between in kitchen and back door area
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer sanitizer at 500 ppm. Operator added water. Second reading 300 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. All Sanitizer buckets at first reading 500 ppm. Operator added water. New reading 300 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of lemon found inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed.
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. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers above three compartment sink. Operator flipped them
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 4/1/2025 displayed. Operator printed current license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with ineffective hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by three compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on unsanitized pallet. Operator removed, sanitized bucket and placed on sanitized tray.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Area around dumpster is soiled
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor by dry storage area. Operator moved them up.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen from grill. Per operator, Work order already sent.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee serving outside food to customers have to touch door and computer equipment not washing hands before handling food.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Nannaline on duty expired 2/14/24.
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. Employee Roger not informed of responsibility's. Operator had employee sign document during inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food on cook line area.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on flip top reach in cooler missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles,vents, walls, Walk in freezer floor outside and inside of equipment soiled, standing water outside of Walk in cooler and triple sink area.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top of reach in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on exterior side of building
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification for nannaline expired in 2-14-24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink to the right of shake station
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The slide tray handles of hot holding units on cook line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored not inverted
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making milkshakes has no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Handle to flip top of reach in cooler make line is disrepair
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of foods open and unopened stored under dripping condenser unit
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floors, walls and cases of food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on equipment and dripping from hoods Accumulation of mold like substance on condenser unit of walk in cooler Fan over to go window has heavy accumulation of dust
Stored food not covered. Beef patties in walk in freezer not properly covered
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vents at multiple locations, walls surrounding the walk in cooler and walk in freezer have accumulation of mold like substance Standing water in front of walk in cooler Floors in walk in cooler not clean and has accumulation of mold like substance
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance Upper rear corner of ice bin at to go service window have an accumulation of mold
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink has a consistent drip
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed cook return from using the restroom, apply apron and then start working without first washing hands before returning to cook line, re-educated and corrected
Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Currently the mop sink has no raised curb to hold disposed of water to floor drain, per cook when asked where mop water is being dumped, stated 3 comp sink if needed. Area that was on plans as mop sink station needs sloped floor to drain to floor drain within raised curb to hold draining water, per supervisor on duty 7 day callback to repurpose mop sink to function correctly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nannaline Barquin expired 2-14-2024
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and equipment hand wash sink at the ice cream station, corrected
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 4 persons on site without manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on arrival
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters on ice machine per labeling last serviced on 12/22? 12/22/23 or dat of dec 12 year unknown.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice bin at the drive thru with black mold like substance interior,
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Metal food stored pan stored stacked while still soiled with old food and grease on exterior surface.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.make table on cooks / pass line not maintaining at 41° or colder as evidenced that ice is still being used to cold hold tcs food items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grill person beverage stored over prep table, relocated
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Grill cook i preparing food, in need of bread guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door does not close fully, gaps around frame of door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice cream/ milk shake station reach in cooler dripping water to floor. Also standing water under bib station and under 3 compartment sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walls, floors, floor drains, base boards and ceiling tiles in need of cleaning through out location.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor of walk in freezer nearly fully covered with ice making it not an easily cleanable surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer chest unit on cooks line, almost fully floor of the walk in freezer unit covered with thick ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer units with soiled door gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler units heavy soiled with old food debris. Hot holding cabinets soiled with old food debris. Ice cream machines, under cabinet reach in cooler area soiled were bin stored holding product.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler unit at ice cream station with standing water in unit.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of purple liquid stored with bag in box syrups.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of door/lid of the ice machine / bin soiled and not easily cleanable due to rough surface.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding near ice machine broken/misding. Standing water on floor in multiple areas. Ceiling tiles soiled and not fully flush in ceiling grid. Multiple lights burned out on food prep areas of cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket for reach in cooler and reach in freezer units on cooks line need repaired/replaced.
Garbage can soiled. Exterior of trash cans inside building soiled,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest reach in freezer with broken lid with insulation exposed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near 3 compartment sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cooks line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dishes on rack over 3 compartment sink with loud labels still attached.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer and reach in cooler units on cooks line soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3compartment sink soiled with black mold like substance. And floor drains soiled.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles bowing, not flush in grid,
Drain cover(s) missing.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding / base boards missing and ones in place are not easily cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of ice machine and near floor drains. By the 3 comp sink. At the back door standing water
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Multiple ceiling lights on place without end caps.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer on cooks line, rusted plastic coated shelves.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Broken light fixture at the back mop sink area, flash light needed to inspect area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Electrical, plumbing and lines for monitors soiled.
Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Current mop sink in back has no lip/threshold to stop water from moving to floor drains in hallway. Mop sink is not self contained and needs corrected.
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.