SONIC DRIVE-IN 5784
201 N CONGRESS AVE, Lake Park FL 33403
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
□ 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.
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
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. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026009212 | Dec 10, 2025 | May 27, 2026 | $600 |
| 2--2025031717 | Mar 6, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024054554 | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2015018181 | Mar 24, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (136-131F - Hot Holding)in steam table at cook line; as per operator food pit of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food placed back on the grill to reheat to 165 F;rechecked to 171F
Food stored on floor- bags of ice on the floor in walk-in freezer Stored properly
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sack of onions over sliced cheese in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm); fixed to 200 ppm
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: Raw chicken tenders over French fries, both products not in their original packaging. Educated operator on proper safe storage practices. Operator stored products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler at cook line: raw ground beef over raw bacon. Educated operator on safe storage practices. Operator stored products properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left building to deliver food with gloves on to customer and came back inside building and began packaging wrapped ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed allergen poster to operator
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. In men's restroom.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over onion rings and mozzarella sticks. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter milkshake machine, milkshake mix (65F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several reach in coolers interiors soiled with spillage and food debris.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler.
Aug 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale.
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.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler.
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (61F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held in make table over 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - bottom unit - raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding) operator states held over 4 hours in bottom unit - see stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from car hop station hand sink - operator provided.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of ice on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing from dry storage area, 3 compartment sink and in front of walk cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler - Double door reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
Jan 26, 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 ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. At had washing sink closet to make line advices operator to provide soap
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk in cooler bowl used as scoop in cookie crumb mix
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Garbage can with no lid, operator corrected by providing lid
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink container of hot dogs thawing at room temperature. Operator moved container to reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler bag of unwashed onions over ready to eat pickles. Operator instructed to move onions to proper storage placement.
Water draining onto floor surface. By Ice machine, Water draining from ceiling vent into plastic food contact containers, also At hand washing sink closet to ice machine water leaking onto floor.
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.