Sonic Drive-in in Destin

Last inspected:

34960 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

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

Overview

Sonic Drive-In 4685 in Destin has had 16 inspections on record between July 2020 and March 2026, accumulating 69 total violations—an average of 4.3 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in 3 inspections), handwashing facilities and practices (cited in 4 inspections), consumer advisory compliance (cited in 5 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (cited in 2 inspections). A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location during an August 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 was a complaint-based inspection completed with no violations and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
69Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonic Drive-in in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Sonic Drive-in in Destin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored on floor at back kitchen exit.

Sonic Drive-in in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sonic Drive-in in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-in in Destin last inspected?
Sonic Drive-in 4685 in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Destin?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 4685 in Destin are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Destin had?
Sonic Drive-in 4685 in Destin has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Destin find?
Sonic Drive-in 4685 in Destin was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Destin ever been shut down?
No, Sonic Drive-in 4685 in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Destin had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in 4685 in Destin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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