SONIC DRIVE IN

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN
Address: 2425 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 88.3

2425 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2332784

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88.3 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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SONIC DRIVE IN in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 23 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on January 15, 2026 shows 7 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing units at cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated on floor at cook line.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around ice machine, also on hallway by walk in cooler/freezer.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in standing units at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance accumulated on vents throughout establishment. Also observed dust accumulated on standing fan at kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

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