Sonic Drive-In #6653

6200 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33067 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624640

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 76 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 8 basic (1 repeat)
-24
Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep142026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Blank form provided. Instructed operator to fill out.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  Observed
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of expo line, dry storage area, and mop sink area.
  Observed at mop sink.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Observed employee pick up squeeze bottle top off floor and then immediately handle in use ketchup squeeze bottle without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands and change gloves.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee pick up squeeze bottle top off floor, rinse under water, and then immediately connect to in use ketchup bottle without first sanitizing item. Employee sanitized item.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying around in mop sink area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying around soda station area.
Intermediate2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Sent form to operator.
- 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.
  Sent form to operator.
Basic8
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at corn dog cooler on expo line.
  Operator placed into unit.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Box of unwashed tomatoes stored overnight box of ready to eat pickles. Operator reorganized.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Old sticker residue on syrup bottles at ice cream prep counter.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of expo line, dry storage area, and mop sink area.
  Repeat violation
  Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
  Objectionable odors in back mop sink areas.
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

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.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.