SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597
8803 U.S. HWY 301, PARRISH, FL 34219
License #5105056
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Solid Health Score
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SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597 in PARRISH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 12 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 14, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves on chemical shelves.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on dry rack above 3 complete sink wet nesting.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container on fry station not inverted.
- [29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle in drive thru soiled.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed stall in womens bathroom without a covered receptacle.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored in employee area not secured.
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad behind garbage dumpster.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area with fryer baskets stored inside sink.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
SONIC DRIVE-IN #6597 looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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