SONIC DRIVE-IN #5602
11200 HUTCHINSON BLVD, Panama City FL 32407
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 22 live flies- 5 live flies in dry storage area, 5 live flies on food trays and 5 live flies by ice cream machine, 1 live fly on ready to eat sliced tomato and 6 live flies on make table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023044066 | Jul 25, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at men's room handwash sink. Restocked during inspection.
No soap provided at men's room handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor under shelf in walk-in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip over steam table. Removed at time of inspection.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on foam condensation line in walk-in cooler.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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4 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area.
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. Upright fry cooler: hot dogs 49, sausage patties 49F, per employee items in cooler over night, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright fry cooler: hot dogs 49, sausage patties 49F, per employee items in cooler over night, see stop sale.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in office area not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and freezer door handles soiled.
Floor and walls soiled/have accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
Floor in disrepair in walk-in cooler, stainless steel panels coming up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot hold shelf over make like soiled. Cook line bun shelf soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Food debris on outside dining area tables. Dust build up on front and back of cook line monitor.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present. Back door open and observed 4 live flying insects in establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues; Low cook line cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Packages of napkins and boxes of gloves on floor in outside storage area.
Standing water in floor drain by mop sink.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed ice scoop and ice scoop holder with rust on both surfaces.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen with build up of mold like substance.
Dead flies on premises. Observed dead fly on tray with ice bucket. Manager washed and sanitized both during inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed lid open and build up of garbage on ground around dumpster.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed styrofoam cup in hand wash sink next to drive thru. Employee removed.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of order sign on door leading to both bathrooms. Manager had repair man move sign to just women's bathroom and opened men's bathroom to public.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine and ice paddle with mold like substance. Also ice scoop stored improperly touching dirty wall.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on table used for food service. Employee moved to bottom shelf.
Jul 26, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed manager making sandwiches with his bare hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 22 live flies- 5 live flies in dry storage area, 5 live flies on food trays and 5 live flies by ice cream machine, 1 live fly on ready to eat sliced tomato and 6 live flies on make table.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live fly on sliced ready to eat tomato.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease build up and food debris throughout kitchen and over prep and cooking areas. Also one tile over ice cream machine with damaged pieces hanging over area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board over freezer of beef Pattie's covered in pink mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood system not working.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions, to go containers and multiple syrups in dry storage area floor. Also hot dogs, corn dogs, mozzarella sticks and onion rings in floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floors under all kitchen equipment with accumulation of food debris and grease. Also in walk in cooler and freezer. Ice cream toppings and ice cream in floor in front of ice cream machine mixer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid in bottom of reach in cooler holding all sandwich condiments.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive smoke or vapors in kitchen. Observed fryer grease not cleaned due to inoperable grease filter machine causing overload of smoke throughout the kitchen.
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.