SONIC DRIVE-IN 5455
3585 TAMIAMI TRAIL E, Naples FL 34112
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler on the cook line cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding). Operator did not know how long the tomatoes had been inside the make table. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are chipped and broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in the walk in freezer. The walk in freezer door is frozen closed. Once freezer door was opened operator began clearing the ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup if grease on the hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In the freezer next to the deep fryers, cooked chicken (28F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (27F - Cold Holding). Operator began moving contents to the reach in freezer next to the grill.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are damaged floor tiles and missing grout throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup on the ceiling of the reach in freezer next to the deep fryers.
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler there is a pan of raw ground beef stored above ready to eat 12 inch hotdogs. In the reach in cooler by the deep fryers raw ground beef is stored above pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved the raw ground beef to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler on the cook line cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding). Operator did not know how long the tomatoes had been inside the make table. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler on the cook line cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding). Operator did not know how long the tomatoes had been inside the make table. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink between the cook line and service window has been used as a dump sink as evidenced by the ice inside of it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towels in the women's restroom are inaccessible.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training.
Equipment in poor repair. The lower door gasket on the reach in freezer next to the grill is torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water on the floor in front of the walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are damaged floor tiles and missing grout throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup on the ceiling of the reach in freezer next to the deep fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee had added water with the pre-mixed quaternary sanitizer. Employee drained the triple sink, added fresh sanitizer, quaternary sanitizer 200ppm.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are broken floor tiles and missing grout.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a build up of grease on the hood filters.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the inside walls of the ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer under the fan housing.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the walls inside the top of the ice machine.
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 reporting agreements are not signed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks next to the gag in box storage are not secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tanks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Most current license displayed expired 12/1/2022.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There us a buildup of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer, under the blower.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
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.