SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566
Address: 1038 MALABAR RD, PALM BAY, FL, 32907, US
Rating: 97

1038 MALABAR RD, PALM BAY, FL 32907

License #1506701

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97 Grade A / 100

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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 25, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 1 major, 10 minor.

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[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Old sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor, drainage from drive through hand wash sink.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oil drainage from ice cream machine on to floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice on top of door interior.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Burgers uncovered. Open hamburgers and steak in walk in freezer.
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scope tossed in pan on top of large ice machine, not inverted.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two of three mops not stored properly, laying in drain.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Jacob trained by an unapproved program.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has small gap bottom corner.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Incorrect license displayed on premises.

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