SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597
8803 U.S. HWY 301, Parrish FL 34219 · 941.776.8135
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area by grill. Employee used bare hand to remove 2 grilled cheese sandwiches from the grill and wrapped it in paper for a food order. Educated Person in charge on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Person in charge discarded the 2 grilled cheese sandwiches.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019038520 | Jun 19, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle in drive thru soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area with fryer baskets stored inside sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in men's restroom.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored in employee area not secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves on chemical shelves.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed stall in women's bathroom without a covered receptacle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on dry rack above 3 complete sink wet nesting.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad behind garbage dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container on fry station not inverted.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employees washing hands in cold water. It took several minutes for cook line hand sinks to reach 85 degrees. Observed employees properly wash hands after the hand sinks achieved 85 degrees.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen uncooked chicken not in original packaging stored above frozen fries in reach in freezer.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below flood rim on 3 compartment sink.Manager removed spray hose from sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream base temp 51F. Manager removed ice cream base and placed in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning fluid stored next to single food handler gloves. Employee removed cleaning fluid from shelf. Observed floor cleaner on shelf stored next to single serve use lids in dry storage walk in. Manager removed lids from shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slushee nozzle soiled. Manager voluntarily shut down machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink with no soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured next to employee lockers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on prep counter near hotdog cooking station. Employee removed drink from prep counter.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease on ground behind dumpster on dumpster pad.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on the fan guard and ceiling.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve use cups stored on floor in dish washing area. Manager removed box from floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve use cups stored unprotected above fountain drink dispenser next to drive thru window.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine top left corner with black buildup. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove base on each side of walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove base on each side of walk in cooler door missing/broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in line cooler at hot dog station.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 in main kitchen area by grill. Employee used bare hand to remove 2 grilled cheese sandwiches from the grill and wrapped it in paper for a food order. Educated Person in charge on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Person in charge discarded the 2 grilled cheese sandwiches.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw bacon over fruit sauces and cooked beef chili. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area by grill. Employee used bare hand to remove 2 grilled cheese sandwiches from the grill and wrapped it in paper for a food order. Educated Person in charge on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Person in charge discarded the 2 grilled cheese sandwiches.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler on sandwich make station in main kitchen area Butter (69F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated he is having an issue with the cooler. Person in charge stated that the butter was placed in the cooler on 10/10/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler on sandwich make station Cheese (64F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it was in the Reach in cooler for appropriately 1 hour. Person in charge placed cheese and sliced Tomatoes in Walk in cooler Observed in Reach in cooler on sandwich make station in main kitchen area Butter (69F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated he is having an issue with the cooler. Person in charge stated that the butter was placed in the cooler on 10/10/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Butter.
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. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge completed form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in grill area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in main kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid in South End of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.