SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669
5030 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, Lakeland FL 33812 · 863-815-7337
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 21 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. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the top/bottom reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled under the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area across from the walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. Hood system above the flat grill on the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500 ppm. Manager adjusted to 200 ppm
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Milkshake station.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with ponytail that's not effective hair is bushy. Employee restrained her hair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on the floor near the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions near the prep table in the prep area. A case of fries inside the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler door at the ice cream station.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of lime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. The manager closed the door.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On fan/ condenser.
Light not functioning. Walk in cooler light is blinking on and off.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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.
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 not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris under ice cream station equipment
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of topping containers soiled with red syrup substance. Observed food debris in between ice cream make line equipment.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.