SONIC DRIVE-IN 5408
4239 N HWY 231, Panama City FL 32404
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019046307 | Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler. Employee cleaned the gaskets.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker by the fry station. Manager placed label on the salt container.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing,by mop the sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles crack and/or in disrepair in front of ice cream and shake machine.
Inside of the reach in freezer door on the cook line in poor repair.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on the cook line inside door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Topping area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the hood system and filters and the monitor with dust buildup on the cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee sink in the back area, in front of the three compartment sink hot water valve is broken.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior and exterior /shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the Hood system buildup of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues in the milkshakes machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in inside the mop bucket.
vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the ice cream and soft serve machine.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door and above on the hood platform.
vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager has employee cleaning ice machine doing inspections.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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