Sonic Drive-In #4361

4011 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505341

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 7 basic
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul202026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  In soft serve machine. Fluid dripping into ice cream mix.
Intermediate4
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Upper surface area surrounding mixing arm for blender is soiled
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Jennifer Jones
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate available for 15 employees
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored under dripping water line.
  In soft serve machine. Fluid dripping into ice cream mix. SEE STOP SALE
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Manager not wearing hat while moving products to count inventory
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Lower holding area of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Multiple areas throughout building
  Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
  Strong scent of sewage at entry
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.