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SONIC DRIVE-IN #5546

322 WINCHESTER PK BLVD, Boynton Beach FL 33436

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since August 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6019814
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw burgers stored over raw bacon in beverage air cooler. Operator stored raw burgers properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around milkshake and ice cream station standing water on floor.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer at fan, on top of ceiling and on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw burgers stored over raw bacon in beverage air cooler. Operator stored raw burgers properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in food warmer corn dogs 82f, burgers 101f, Per operator unable to determine what time food was stored in unit for. Observed warmer not turned on. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler; cheese (43-46F),. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed cheese stacked past the fill line. Operator removed cheese out of temperature and placed below to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in food warmer corn dogs 82f, burgers 101f, Per operator unable to determine what time food was stored in unit for. Observed warmer not turned on. See stop sale.
High priority/03B-01-6
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee's redbull below milkshake station cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched hair restraint and then proceeded to handle customer order without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler #1 cheese (43-56F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed cheese into ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen across from slushy machine. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Water draining onto floor surface.
Basic/29-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for less than 10-15 seconds. Operator advised employee to wash hands again.
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink near cook line jalapeños inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Walmart bag with tv mount item inside stored above soda boxes. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface.
Basic/29-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above flat top area
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in ware washing area, beverage station area
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters above fryers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Water draining onto floor surface.
Basic/29-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding cabinet on cook line soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above soda station
Basic/36-32-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at right side shake machine
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Basic/29-49-6
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed under triple sink. Drain from walk in cooler not flowing to floor drain. Discussed with operator
Basic/29-03-4
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink across from Reach In Cooler.
Basic/29-11-4

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.