SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505
Address: 2021 THOMAS DR, PANAMA CITY, FL, 32408, US
Rating: 96.3

2021 THOMAS DR, PANAMA CITY, FL 32408

License #1305673

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96.3 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505 in PANAMA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 3 critical, 6 minor.

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Inspections on file

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The latest inspection on December 9, 2025 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 6 minor.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[33-19-4] Garbage and grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster/grease bin.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of milk shake machine. Water damaged tile by vent over drink making area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, upright cooler on cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45F on make table, per manager undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers stored over raw bacon. Manager moved burgers to bottom during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45F on make table, per manager undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance cooler shelves. Soiled speed racks on cook line.
[36-10-4] Floor soiled in walk-in cooler by back wall.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Jug of fry oil on floor near bathrooms.

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