SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597
Address: 8803 U.S. HWY 301, PARRISH, FL, 34219, US
Rating: 85.5

8803 U.S. HWY 301, PARRISH, FL 34219

License #5105056

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85.5 Grade B / 100

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SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597 in PARRISH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.

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[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream base temp 51F. Manager removed ice cream base and placed in walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on the fan guard and ceiling.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink with no soap.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease on ground behind dumpster on dumpster pad.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured next to employee lockers.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below flood rim on 3 compartment sink.Manager removed spray hose from sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on prep counter near hotdog cooking station. Employee removed drink from prep counter.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve use cups stored on floor in dish washing area. Manager removed box from floor.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning fluid stored next to single food handler gloves. Employee removed cleaning fluid from shelf. Observed floor cleaner on shelf stored next to single serve use lids in dry storage walk in. Manager removed lids from shelf.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen uncooked chicken not in original packaging stored above frozen fries in reach in freezer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slushee nozzle soiled. Manager voluntarily shut down machine.

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