Sonic Drive-In 5422
555 Pine Island Rd, Ft. Myers, FL 33903 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605820
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 25 complaint inspection4 basic (1 repeat)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 25, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of shake mix stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on hat during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed clean metal pans stacked wet nesting on shelf next to dish area.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed water trapped behind light covers by manager desk and drive through window. Also observed a buildup of dust and dirt behind same covers.
Earlier inspections 1
A95Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 31, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed raw ground beef at 44°F, Hotdogs at 45°F, Sliced cheese at 45°F, Corndogs at 46°F. Operator showed temp logs and walk in cooler was below 41°F just prior to noon. Operator states food only at 2 hours out of temp. Operator called maintenance and will move all items from walk in cooler to walk in freezer ambient temperature 10°F.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed open beverage on prep table on cook line. Operator removed beverage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed clean metal pans stacked wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.