SONIC DRIVE-IN #6587
2140 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heating element next to fryers cooked potatoes (87F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in freezer floor
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Iced tea dispenser nozzle is chipped
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of equipment at sundae stations
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler. Open cases and bags of foods. Employee closed
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cream mix has water line dripping into product
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No year listed on service dates
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over make line. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under multiple pieces of equipment throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on the floor
Food stored under dripping water line. Ice cream mix in holding bay of machine has water line dripping into container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf of working areas and tops of ice cream machines soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sinks at south side entrance and to the left of office area. Hot water automatic valve does not shut off on own
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from flat top.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler under make line
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee served food to vehicle, then renetered the building and began touching multiple surfaces without washing hands
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice cream machine near front entry
Light not functioning. Over cook line
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heating element next to fryers cooked potatoes (87F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area above mixing arm of shake blender is soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near entry door
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. Missing for multiple employees
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service of filter for coffee maker and main filters near soda bibs
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hanging down over Togo window
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles have an accumulation of dust surrounding ac vents
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit next to fryers does not function. Operator stated it broke a while ago and they never bothered to fix it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas of standing water throughout building
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelves over make line areas are soiled. Top of ice cream machines. Grease dripping from surface area surrounding hoods.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower area of reach in cooler between cook line and service window. Hot Dogs/corndogs (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower area of reach in cooler between cook line and service window. Hot Dogs/corndogs (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding the mixing arm for shake blender is soiled
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves of chemical rack near walk in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath soda machine near service window. Operator cleaned
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of cooked pork being thawed in standing water. Operator moved
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open face wells of reach in coolers on cook line sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Food containers are not fully submerged in ice
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 managers not certified within 30 days of promotion
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of ice cream machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple ares throughout 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.