SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566
1038 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay FL 32907
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
NOV 24
AUG 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found two in lobby.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found two in lobby.
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice bin at front counter had a paper receipt inside it. Disposed of paper receipt and scooped ice out. Operator stated he would close that ice bin down to sterilize it prior to use.
Live, small flying insects found observed one fly near drive through window.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink front of kitchen had rag in basin.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near drive through no towels.
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. Erica and Emily expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap bottom back door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between counter and make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert condiment reach in cooler had mold like substance on gaskets. Reach in freezer near fryers gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in freezer near triple sink has mold like substance on gaskets.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Dump sink dripping on floor from broken seal.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near fryers, food debris bottom shelf. Make table had spilled cheese in bottom shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Green standing fluid in dessert condiment reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop laying in bottom of mop sink.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Jacob trained by an unapproved program.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Incorrect license displayed on premises.
Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Handwashing sink nearest wash sink p-trap leaking.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has small gap bottom corner.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor, drainage from drive through hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor by the make table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice on top of door interior.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scope tossed in pan on top of large ice machine, not inverted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oil drainage from ice cream machine on to floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice cream station reach in cooler has rusted shelves.
Stored food not covered. Burgers uncovered. Open hamburgers and steak in walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two of three mops not stored properly, laying in drain.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Old sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live flying insects in kitchen area did not land on any foodWarning**
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle hanging on handwashing sink- manager moved to chem storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Degreaser bottle stored on hand sink by drive through window - manager moved to chem storage
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater is not functional at its time repair order has been in place and manager provided email of work order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- men's bathroom
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is non operational - using external temp freezer until repairs are made
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil containers- moved to storage by manager Food in external freezer
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets topping make table
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water heater is non operational. Repair order provided
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn
Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
One hamburger bun with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Whipped cream on sundae station 62F, operator discarded on own accord, stated that the sundae station cooler is waiting for a part for repair, put new whipped cream in separate reach-in cooler.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels provided at handwash sinks; by mop sink and slushy machine, in both bathrooms
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sinks; by drive thru window and in men's bathroom
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn
Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine between uses.
No cover for ice machine
Pans by the triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Single-service boxes stored on 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.