Sonic Drive-In #6597
8803 U.S. Hwy 301, Parrish, FL 34219 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105056
What drove the grade
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate, 7 basic (4 repeats)-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
- First visitAug 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Repeat violation
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soda nozzle in drive thru soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area with fryer baskets stored inside sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at hand sink in men's restroom.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
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Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Observed cardboard lined shelves on chemical shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal pans on dry rack above 3 complete sink wet nesting.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed single service container on fry station not inverted.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed stall in women's bathroom without a covered receptacle.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed garbage on dumpster pad behind garbage dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed carbon dioxide tank stored in employee area not secured.
Repeat violation
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.