SONIC DRIVE-IN #6653
6200 WEST SAMPLE ROAD, Coral Springs FL 33067
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flies around ice cream station/triple sink area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025001560 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jun 16, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024067128 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects near front ice cream prep triple sink area. Operator eliminated insects.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of food prep area and under soda CO2 system.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over packages of ready to eat jalapeños and ready to eat liquid margarine. Operator reorganized.
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. whipped topping (53F - Cold Holding) held at ice cream prep cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. Item was not prepared or portioned today per operator. No other TCS items stored in cooler. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding) held at cook line prep area reach in for less than 1 hour per operator. Container of tomatoes stored on top of shallow bed of ice preventing proper cold holding. Operator moved to reach in cooler. whipped topping (53F - Cold Holding) held at ice cream prep cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. Item was not prepared or portioned today per operator. No other TCS items stored in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator with thermometer.
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. Email health reporting agreement to operator.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in customer restroom, ice cream prep triple sink, kitchen prep areas, and mop sink areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surface of boxes containing packaged and protected food soiled with mold build up. Operator discarded boxes.
Feb 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Floor in front ice cream station and ice machine areas covered with standing water.
Soda station well soiled with food debris.
Feb 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Old food not stuck on all prep tables. Ice cream mix in well overnight. Syrup on ice cream maker. Grease accumulated on expo line. Walk in cooler accumulation of plastic from boxes and discarded drinks on floor. Walk in cooler mold like substance on ceiling.
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flies around ice cream station/triple sink area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floor in front ice cream station and ice machine areas covered with standing water.
Floors soiled with food underneath ice cream station equipment and dry storage shelving.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves right of cook line have accumulation of soil residues and food debris.
Soda station well soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris surrounding front triple sink, ice cream station, and back triple sink areas.
Dec 27, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet, by back door.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Old food not stuck on all prep tables. Ice cream mix in well overnight. Syrup on ice cream maker. Grease accumulated on expo line. Walk in cooler accumulation of plastic from boxes and discarded drinks on floor. Walk in cooler mold like substance on ceiling.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food debris froze in ice.
Soiled floors, accumulated food debris and service items. Behind equipment at ice cream station, cook line and prep tables, garbage on floor near mop sink.
Dec 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 case of lemons. 2 cases of limes.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen area. Approximately 10 live flies around ice cream machine. 1 fly by soda machine. 1 dead fly in ice cream mix.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead fly in ice cream mix.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. RIC: Whipped cream in cooler 52F. WIC: Ice cream mix 49F, Cheese 49F-50F, Liquid eggs 50F, Corn dogs 51F, Raw beef 51F, Sauerkraut 49F, Shredded Lettuce 50F, Chili 51F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods stored more than 4 hours over night. (See Stop Sale) RIC: Whipped cream 52F. In walk in cooler: Ice cream mix 49F, Cheese 49F-50F, Liquid eggs 50F, Corn dogs 51F, Raw beef 51F, Sauerkraut 49F, Shredded Lettuce 50F, Chili 51F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet, by back door.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Thomas Hicks
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, near drive thru window.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin.
Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies and Men's room toilet, sink, mirror and floors dirty.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water ice cream station, by ice machine and 3 compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food. Old food not stuck on all prep tables. Ice cream mix in well overnight. Syrup on ice cream maker. Grease accumulated on expo line. Walk in cooler accumulation of plastic from boxes and discarded drinks on floor. Walk in cooler mold like substance on ceiling.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food debris froze in ice.
Soiled floors, accumulated food debris and service items. Behind equipment at ice cream station, cook line and prep tables, garbage on floor near mop sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. 3 compartment sink area and near handwashing sink behind ice cream machines. In dry storage area old ketchup stuck on wall.
Nov 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Nov 18, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on the shelving for clean utensils over the triple sink across from the ice cream machines in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on the lemonade machine in the kitchen 2 small flying insects landing on the soda cup lids at the soda machine station in the kitchen Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on the shelving for clean storage containers over the larger triple sink next to the cook line in the kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between the ice machine and the wall, there is an accumulation of soiled cups, paper towels/napkins and lids.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. The top plastic of the cup holder at the beverage station.
Nov 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on the shelving for clean utensils over the triple sink across from the ice cream machines in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on the lemonade machine in the kitchen 2 small flying insects landing on the soda cup lids at the soda machine station in the kitchen Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on the shelving for clean storage containers over the larger triple sink next to the cook line in the kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between the ice machine and the wall, there is an accumulation of soiled cups, paper towels/napkins and lids.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. The top plastic of the cup holder at the beverage station.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.open air cooler in kitchen filled with ice and items put on top at cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding)containers overfilled, ice only would cool bottom not top. Manager moved items to working cooler
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.
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.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen very dusty
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor areas covered with standing water. At the front of the kitchen, under the shake machines and condiment station. Under the 3 compartment sink and under the cook line.
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.