SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597
8803 U.S. HWY 301, PARRISH, FL 34219
License #5105056
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Mixed Health Record
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SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597 in PARRISH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 12 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 11 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 14, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.
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SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597 has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle in drive thru soiled.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on dry rack above 3 complete sink wet nesting.
- [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad behind garbage dumpster.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored in employee area not secured.
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container on fry station not inverted.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed stall in womens bathroom without a covered receptacle.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in mens restroom.
- [14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves on chemical shelves.
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