Sonic Drive-In 6566

1038 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506701

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection
2 intermediate, 8 basic
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep82026

Routine inspection

10 violations found

First visitSep 8, 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.
10 violations found:
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Prep table top and shelving above soiled with food debris.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. Jacob working without proof of training. He stated he has completed the training.
Basic8
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  Ice bucket stored on floor, moved to wash.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Above triple sink, moved back to wash.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Two door reach in freezer near fryers interior shelves soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler under prep table, interior soiled with food debris. Two door reach in cooler, near fryers interior soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Milkshake machine and reach in cooler for ice cream condiments gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Reach in freezer near fryers gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler under prep area gaskets and front of doors soiled with food. Two door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning.
  Fixed on the spot
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Both reach in freezers and reach in cooler on cook line soiled handles, operator began cleaning.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Above triple sink, moved back to triple sink.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Area behind frozen beverage machine, near register, has food debris and packets on floor.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Ceiling leaking water near back hand wash sink, front line of prep table, and over desert machine.
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.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.