Sonic Drive in 5404

2020 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119 · Permanent Food Service · License 7406654

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 6 basic
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep302026

Routine inspection

10 violations found

First visitSep 30, 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.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  - In main cooler for approximately 2.25 hours per operator: sliced cheese 50°F, 53°F, cut tomatoes 45°F - soft serve machine holding dairy mix at 45°F. Just restocked per operator,
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.
  See stop sale. Employee beverage bottle buried in ice machine.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  - Under counter toaster oven interior - Immersion blender - veg cutter blade
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.mens room
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Cases of tomatoes over prepped pans of food, walk in cooler
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Cup with no handle left as a scoop in topping box, walk in cooler
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  - Shelf under flattop - top of fry warmer - crevices of warmer next to flattop
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  Cold water three components sink
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Main cooler
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.