Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs

Last inspected:

6200 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33067

Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sonic Drive-In #6653 in Coral Springs has been emergency-closed twice, both in late 2024 for fly activity. The facility averaged 4.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections between 2016 and December 2025, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, including high-priority findings in August 2025, February 2025, and December 2024. Employee health reporting and management awareness violations also recurred. The facility has received two disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on February 26–27, 2025. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: December 27, 2024 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
109Violations
2Closures
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 16:28:00
Fly activity 08:53:00

Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025001560 $800.00 Dec 27, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2024067128 $400.00 Nov 18, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 6 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections28 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs last inspected?
Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs last shut down?
Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs was last shut down on December 27, 2024 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs had?
Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs find?
Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs ever been shut down?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Sonic Drive-in in Coral Springs been fined?
Sonic Drive-in #6653 in Coral Springs has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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