Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon
Last inspected:
11351 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34431Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive In in Dunnellon has 17 inspections on record between April 2021 and December 2025, totaling 70 violations and averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared in 7 of 17 inspections, with recurring citations for proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), consumer advisory (3 inspections), and chemical storage (2 inspections). The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 was a complaint-based investigation that found 2 violations and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, representing a formal escalation toward potential disciplinary proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon had?
- Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon find?
- Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 Dunnellon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive in in Dunnellon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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