How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 had?

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 ever been shut down?

No, SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669?

The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669

5030 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, Lakeland, FL 33812

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: QUALITY DRIVE-IN I LLC · License: SEA6308421

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 in Lakeland, FL has 19 inspections on record with 65 total violations (3.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

65Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 20, 2025

Inspection History (19)

May 20, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 31, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 29, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 5 violations · Warning Issued

Nov 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 25, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 had?: SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 ever been shut down?: No, SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669?: The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

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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.

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