SONIC DRIVE-IN #6576
1221 SAXON BLVD, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-774-0963
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 51F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, by ice machine.
Traulsen kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line expo table -Upper level shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. Operator placed in anther unit. -Lower level shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator discarded.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, by ice machine.
Traulsen kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No soap provided at front counter handwash sink. Operator restocked,
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. Dale, Lilly
Floor area(s) covered with standing water., by wash ware area,
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair., by frozen dessert machine.
Food employee with soiled clothing. Educated operator.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker, did not change gloves and wash hands, after pulling pants up, but continued to handle food. Educated Operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator opened valve
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones placed on food preparation tables. Operator relocated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by ice machine.
Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer.
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker, did not change gloves and wash hands, after pulling pants up, but continued to handle food. Educated Operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator opened valve
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones placed on food preparation tables. Operator relocated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by ice machine.
Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by mop sink area.
Cookline make-line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, strip placed ovef, cookline table top. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in freezer chest.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in Traulsen cookline reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cili51F in cook line reach in cooler, placed overnight, Operator instructed to discard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 51F.
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.
Ice buildup in Traulsen cookline reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust and food debris, under hot dog machine and hot holding unit.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over chili and hot dogs in walk in cooler.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting board soiled with dirt.
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.
Cook line floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing., walk in cooler.
Front counter toppings reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees.
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.