SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566
Address: 1038 MALABAR RD, PALM BAY, FL, 32907, US
Rating: 33.8

1038 MALABAR RD, PALM BAY, FL 32907

License #1506701

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

33.8 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 10 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 76 total violations — 7 critical, 14 major, 55 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both reach in freezers and reach in cooler on cook line soiled handles, operator began cleaning.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above triple sink, moved back to triple sink.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area behind frozen beverage machine, near register, has food debris and packets on floor.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above triple sink, moved back to wash.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling leaking water near back hand wash sink, front line of prep table, and over desert machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Milkshake machine and reach in cooler for ice cream condiments gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Reach in freezer near fryers gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler under prep area gaskets and front of doors soiled with food. Two door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor, moved to wash.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door reach in freezer near fryers interior shelves soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler under prep table, interior soiled with food debris. Two door reach in cooler, near fryers interior soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table top and shelving above soiled with food debris.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob working without proof of training. He stated he has completed the training.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap bottom back door.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between counter and make table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert condiment reach in cooler had mold like substance on gaskets. Reach in freezer near fryers gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in freezer near triple sink has mold like substance on gaskets.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Dump sink dripping on floor from broken seal.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near fryers, food debris bottom shelf. Make table had spilled cheese in bottom shelf.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Green standing fluid in dessert condiment reach in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop laying in bottom of mop sink.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice bin at front counter had a paper receipt inside it. Disposed of paper receipt and scooped ice out. Operator stated he would close that ice bin down to sterilize it prior to use.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found observed one fly near drive through window.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink front of kitchen had rag in basin.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near drive through no towels.
[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. Erica and Emily expired.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-08-4] Pans by the triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[25-05-4] Single-service boxes stored on floor
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn
[23-03-4] Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine between uses.
[08B-12-5] No cover for ice machine
[01B-07-4] One hamburger bun with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Whipped cream on sundae station 62F, operator discarded on own accord, stated that the sundae station cooler is waiting for a part for repair, put new whipped cream in separate reach-in cooler.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. 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 provided at handwash sinks; by mop sink and slushy machine, in both bathrooms
[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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sinks; by drive thru window and in mens bathroom