SONIC DRIVE IN

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN
Address: 8188 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33351, US
Rating: 95.8

8188 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, LAUDERHILL, FL 33351

License #1623440

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95.8 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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SONIC DRIVE IN in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 4 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in glass top chest freezer Ice buildup up inside walk in freezer behind fan unit
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixing device for milkshake machine soiled, no morning orders of milkshakes
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield for 2 door reach in cooler broken
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed monitor/screen with a build up of dust over prep table
[01B-29-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter with date mark 11/02 - 11/09 as of 11/12
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Two door freezer, multiple food items stored uncovered

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