SONIC DRIVE-IN #5545
6250 LAKEWORTH RD, Greenacres FL 33463 · 561-965-3800
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 6 live flying insects landing on sealed boxes of single service items, discussed with operator to kill all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024073123 | Oct 22, 2024 | Apr 23, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer cook line Opened bag with raw breaded chicken stored above a metal pan with cheese sticks and another container with onion rings Operator stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer cook line. Opened bag with raw breaded chicken stored above an opened case with raw burgers. Advised operator to stored properly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Shelves above flip top cooler on cook line. Advised operator to clean area to avoid debris falling on the food below.
Sep 18, 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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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with operator to install drain plug.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 6 live flying insects landing on sealed boxes of single service items, discussed with operator to kill all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
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 flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit over night, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit over night, see stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen water hose Bibb connection on floor next to ice cream machine no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with mold like residue, discussed with operator clean and sanitize.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach in hallway to back door and walk in cooler and freezer, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has large build up of ice on floor and ceiling, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with operator to install drain plug.
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close lids.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Personal drink stored in ice for consumption
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid In hand sink at triple sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Outside walk in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents unclean near soda machine
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Oct 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef using vape pen on cook line and immediately handled clean cooking equipment. Hands were not washed in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (60F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Out less than Four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Overstocked. Placed top half back in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (98F - Hot Holding); hot dogs (112F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than Four hours. Reheated food items to 165F. Steam table turned up higher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent covers outside walk in cooler Vent cover in small one door reach in cooler storing hot dogs on cook line
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Chef smoking vape pen on cook line while handling equipment to cook.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to small one door reach in cooler on cook line storing hot dogs
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....slice cheese 51° in flip top reach in cooler, whipped cream 49° in soft server cooler being held less than 4 hours. Manager discarded food and replaced new food with covered.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water...storage area... dripping ice on the floor from ice machine
Food stored on floor...onion ring at walk in freezer. Manager properly stored
Sep 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease buildup around most vents.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed six(6) fixtures without covers in food preparation areas.
Multiple Lights not functioning.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken gaskets at multiple coolers including previous observation at hot dog station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris under shelves and office desk area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on exterior of the ice machine.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed three (3) diced, slicer, choppers all with food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for Some employees hired more than 60 days ago. 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease buildup around most vents.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: 1. Broken gasket at Hot Dog station cooler. 2. Flip top cooler @ burger garnish station, not working. (being used with ice bath)
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed six(6) fixtures without covers in food preparation areas.
Multiple Lights not functioning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the ice machine with build up.
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