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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5408

4239 N HWY 231, Panama City FL 32404

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305260
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019046307Sep 3, 2019Sep 26, 2019$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler. Employee cleaned the gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing,by mop the sink.
Basic/36-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles crack and/or in disrepair in front of ice cream and shake machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Inside of the reach in freezer door on the cook line in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on the cook line inside door in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Topping area.
Basic/36-22-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee sink in the back area, in front of the three compartment sink hot water valve is broken.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior and exterior /shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the Hood system buildup of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues in the milkshakes machine.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in inside the mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the ice cream and soft serve machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door and above on the hood platform.
Basic/23-24-4
vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager has employee cleaning ice machine doing inspections.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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.