Sonic Drive in

8188 W Commercial Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623440

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Basic · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
    5 basic
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitJul 21, 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.

    5 violations found:

    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic5

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside refrigerator and gaskets.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Observed standing water in bottom on Beverage Air refrigerator. Operator clean and sanitized.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area.

      Operator cleaned

      Fixed on the spot

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on AC vents.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Employee personal belongings1