Sonic Drive-In 6669
5030 Dave Robbins Way, Lakeland, FL 33812 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308421
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50°F); sliced bacon (50°F - Cold Holding)
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up), 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50°F); sliced bacon (50°F - Cold Holding)
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Inside the top/bottom reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. hot dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50°F); sliced bacon (50°F - Cold Holding)
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
Hood system above the flat grill on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor is soiled under the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area across from the walk in cooler.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.