SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259
Address: 650 CHENEY HWY, TITUSVILLE, FL, 32780, US
Rating: 78.4

650 CHENEY HWY, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

License #1505911

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

78.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

December 8, 2025 · 9 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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SONIC DRIVE-IN #5259 in TITUSVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 8, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 57 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 44 minor.

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August 28, 2024

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines
[23-03-4] Nozzle area on soda machines clean Exterior of all equipment soiled
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dry storage area
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and back area
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust Walls and PC screen soiled with dust
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers above three compartment sink. Operator flipped them
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license 4/1/2025 displayed. Operator printed current license.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with ineffective hair restraint.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by three compartment sink
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple places around kitchen, storage and back area
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by soda machine in front area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and in reach in cooler under make table. Per operator, the reach in cooler under make table is under maintenance at this time.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on unsanitized pallet. Operator removed, sanitized bucket and placed on sanitized tray.
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Area around dumpster is soiled
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front area above both soda machines
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle areas in soda machines soiled Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen are soiled
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor by dry storage area. Operator moved them up.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator removed
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen from grill. Per operator, Work order already sent.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects found between in kitchen and back door area
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer sanitizer at 500 ppm. Operator added water. Second reading 300 ppm
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. All Sanitizer buckets at first reading 500 ppm. Operator added water. New reading 300 ppm
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of lemon found inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employees on shift sign.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The slide tray handles of hot holding units on cook line
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored not inverted
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making milkshakes has no hair restraint
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Handle to flip top of reach in cooler make line is disrepair
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of foods open and unopened stored under dripping condenser unit
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floors, walls and cases of food
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on equipment and dripping from hoods Accumulation of mold like substance on condenser unit of walk in cooler Fan over to go window has heavy accumulation of dust
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Beef patties in walk in freezer not properly covered
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vents at multiple locations, walls surrounding the walk in cooler and walk in freezer have accumulation of mold like substance Standing water in front of walk in cooler Floors in walk in cooler not clean and has accumulation of mold like substance
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance Upper rear corner of ice bin at to go service window have an accumulation of mold
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink has a consistent drip
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top of reach in cooler
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on exterior side of building
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification for nannaline expired in 2-14-24
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink to the right of shake station