Sonic Drive-In 6505
2021 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408 · Permanent Food Service · License 1305673
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 5 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Bagged chili thawed in standing water in three compartment sink.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach in freezer in cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
Condensation falling from the ceiling in several spots throughout the establishment.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Leaking faucet/handle in mop sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors in walk in cooler and walk in freezer with the presences of food debris and buildup. Several ceiling vents with the presence of dust and buildup throughout the establishment. Several ceiling tiles with presence of water damage throughout the establishment. Standing water on the floor in the ice machine area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.