SONIC DRIVE IN 5404

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN 5404
Address: 2020 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, 32119, US
Rating: 37.4

2020 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119

License #7406654

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

37.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 15, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

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SONIC DRIVE IN 5404 in SOUTH DAYTONA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 37.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 94 total violations — 14 critical, 18 major, 62 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in Oreo mix
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Above hot dog roller, divider for single service items repair will peeling, soiled duct tape
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table next to the grill
[14-11-5] Shelving in poor repair. Wire shelving, upright cooler near 3 compartment sink
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain under handsink near three compartment sink
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser over grill
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicer Operator removed to wash
[53B-03-5] Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate by servsafe
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-20-4] Dead ants present. One on prep table next to side drive thru door 20+ on the ground next to oil storage system
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor, fryer area Grill area Under three compartment sink
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Soda machine/kitchen entrance
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of warmer next to fryers Under grill
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - Onion pieces on veg dicer - greasy residue on metal pans
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over onion rings
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips and quat sanitizer
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Three compartment sink area
[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. Employees with no food handler training
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Drive thru

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling near grill on line
[14-36-5] Door to walk in freezer in disrepair. -person in charge stated replacement part is on the way
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use stainless table where hot dogs are being prepped.
[13-02-4] Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -handling food with hair some hair exposed in front while handling food at expo Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch during food handling
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/hood/ceiling.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on handles to stand up freezers near warewashing area
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top right surface of exterior of ice machine near coffee machines. Black substance -top surface above timer at dump station -shelf below hot dog trays -hood filters
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -some hot dog trays not inverted sitting on top shelf above bulk stored and covered hot dog trays
[25-17-4] Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -hot dog trays
[29-11-4] Water leaking from spray hose at warewashing area
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. tater tots 119-125F under heat lamp at dump station. Timer not being used.
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient thermometer on exterior of stand up refrigerator not functioning. Advised to place ambient thermometer inside unit near door
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink up front