Sonic Drive-In #4506
555 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505392
What drove the grade
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 21Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
No report or work order available on repair of ceiling over food prep and food service areas Requested an administrative complaint
Administrative complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in upright cooler. No food in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer and walk in freezer
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
By ice machine and back hall by walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Several areas throughout the kitchen Manager claims when there is rain the roof leaks Close to food holding units
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Several areas throughout vents
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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.