Sonic Drive-In 5287
4001 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701405
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection4 high priority (2 repeats), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic-38
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Upon inspection, observed shredded cheddar cheese 45f in upper make bar cooler. Manager stated cheddar cheese has been in make bar cooler overnight.
Repeat violation
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Upon inspection, observed shredded cheddar cheese 45f in upper make bar cooler. Manager stated cheddar cheese has been in make bar cooler overnight.
Repeat violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Upon inspection, observed potato tots 121f in fryer area hot holding unit, less than 4 hours per manager.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Upon inspection, observed storage pan of raw burger patties stored over storage container of French toast sticks in upright reach-in freezer.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Upon inspection, observed handwashing sink not easily accessible/blocked in front area of establishment near computer desk.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Upon inspection, observed bottom portion of wall near dishwashing area in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Upon inspection, license available at establishment expired as of 06/01/26.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.