Sonic Drive in
2425 NE 8 St, Homestead, FL 33033 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332784
What drove the grade
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection7 basic (3 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic7
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal containers on shelf next to washing area. Operator started to dry water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed blue boxes on shelve over prep area not inverted.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed next to shake machine. Employee started to dry water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed next to ice machine. Observed inside walk in cooler. Observed in hallway leading to back storage.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed under shelf inside walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed light shields missing throughout establishment.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.