SONIC DRIVE-IN #5264
6919 RIDGE ROAD, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-815-8645
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. 4 small flies in mop sink area, operator corrected eradicated all, sanitized area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook came back from panning and dating food, put gloves on with no hand wash, put burger on grill. Discussed with manager on duty
Live, small flying insects found. 4 small flies in mop sink area, operator corrected eradicated all, sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler on cook line- raw hamburger patties above pan of pasteurized eggs, operator moved moved eggs to upper shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Amber pans for hot hold Interior of hot hold unit on cook line Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment - Reach in cooler on cook line
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Skateboard next to bread rack in back of kitchen, operator corrected eradicated moved to back of restaurant
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. soft whip (48F - Cold Holding); kids milk (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler -); soft whip (48F - Cold Holding); kids milk (48F - Cold Holding) temps not taken today, see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food in amber pans for hot hold
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By bag in box soda, operator squeegeed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at front counter does not turn on, operator turned water on under sink, leaks at handle
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 150 ppm. Corrected to 400 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on cook line -raw frozen chicken above French fries. Operator moved fries up.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler next to steam table - diced tomatoes(50F - Cold Holding),
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler next to steam table - diced tomatoes(50F - Cold Holding), time removed from refrigeration unknown. See stop sale.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and storage room
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of electro freeze torn
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans in hot hold units
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Above fryers, hood system is on, doesn't seem to be working, entire cook line is Smokey.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket- 0 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 On front line by to go area
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on cook line- pan of raw chicken tenders over French fries moved to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of hot hot unit on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped beverage in hand wash sink, discussed use of sink with manager on duty
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in back area, on counter over condiments on front line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, speaker on prep table in back room.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist jewelry on cook, jewelry was removed
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on electro freeze
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Around mop sink Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen Under soda boxes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of dessert freezer soiled Black mold like substance on soda hoses at front counter
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans for hot hold
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of hot hold unit
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Yellow substance around chute in side ice dispenser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By lemonade dispenser, over to go condiments, operator moved to desk
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vertical freezer has black mold like substance by hinges Fan guards in walk in cooler
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans in hot hold unit heavy pile soiled with old food
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler at front line - cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at front line - cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in cooler for 3.5 hours, see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets Interior of ice machine
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On inside of ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table next to tub of onions
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By bag in box soda, mid states there is leak in tube, has repair tech coming
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains Under bag in box soda Around co2 tank Under soft serve machines
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Front of hot hold drawer box Cart under file cabinet Front of ice machine
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans for hot hold
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.