SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435
Address: 8610 GLADIOLUS DR, FT. MYERS, FL, 33908, US
Rating: 72.9

8610 GLADIOLUS DR, FT. MYERS, FL 33908

License #4605855

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

72.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

May 12, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Complaint Full

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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5435 in FT. MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 4 critical, 12 major, 53 minor.

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May 19, 2025

The latest inspection on May 12, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on outside of cooking equipment.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in hamburger reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Mens restroom. Operator called employee to fix.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Educated operator on having lid for womens restroom.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor near shake station.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door.
[36-73-4] Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of maintaining floor clean.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed shake machine heavily soiled with food debris. Observed heavy buildup of grease on grill, around fryers at cook line, and on cooking equipment.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer next to fryers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[21-11-4] Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of cleaning.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near office area blocked by boxes. Operator moved boxes.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink nearest togo window. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
[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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Womens restroom.
[29-38-4] Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Educated operator on on maintaining backflow preventer at mop sink.
[32-07-4] Bathroom facilities not clean.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/gray-like substance around reach in freezer door handles.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or gray-like substance.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door. Educated operator on importance of fixing gap underneath exterior door.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes, shelving, equipment, and around CO2 tank. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance around ice cream dispensing nozzles.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors around hand wash sink next to ice cream machine.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Toilet in mens restroom not flushing properly.
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated mold/black-like substance above walk in freezer.
[28-26-5] Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain slow to drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.