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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5565

3177 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 772-692-2010

Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5301621
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying around over reach in cooler in food prep area. Manager killed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Observed Employee touch face and then engaged in food preparation handling and prepping a milk shake without washing hands. Advised operator of people hand washing for employee to wash hands
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream machines soiled with food debris at drive though window area Observed steam table holding chili soiled with old and burnt food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee bag stored above single-service items Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Observed 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. Emailed operator employee reporting health agreement at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food safety training expired for Heather Agantovich expired 7/17/2022
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first inside walk in freezer floor
Basic/36-06-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying around over reach in cooler in food prep area. Manager killed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (115F-hot holding) per operator, items out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training for Tim Casey
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee 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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over cooked sausage patty reach in freezer by flat top. All products opened from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat basket: tater tots (107F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for 5 minutes. Per operator, all leftover tater tots discarded after 10 minutes. Operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed opened can of Red Bull at reach in cooler by service window. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.