Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park

Last inspected:

201 N Congress Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403

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

Overview

Sonic Drive-In 5784 in Lake Park has accumulated 111 violations across 20 inspections, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been endemic, particularly employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and time as temperature control — these violations appeared repeatedly across 2024 and 2025. Three disciplinary actions totaling $760 have been issued. A fire safety violation documented on March 6, 2025 involved a marked exit or path to marked exit being blocked. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspections on February 9, 2026 showed mixed results: one routine inspection found six violations including high-priority issues with employee health reporting, hand washing, and time control, while a second inspection on the same date resulted in call back compliance with no violations found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
111Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$760in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $760.00

Disciplinary action history for Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025031717 $400.00 Mar 6, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024054554 $200.00 Aug 13, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2015018181 $160.00 Mar 24, 2015 Miami (Doral)

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

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park last inspected?
Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park had?
Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park find?
Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park ever been shut down?
No, Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
How much has Sonic Drive-in in Lake Park been fined?
Sonic Drive-in 5784 in Lake Park has been fined a total of $760.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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