Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill
Last inspected:
8188 W Commercial Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33351Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive In in Lauderhill has accumulated 176 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including food contact surface violations cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections, hand washing violations in at least 2 inspections, and management awareness violations in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on December 29, 2015, when an exit door was found blocked. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority findings related to management awareness, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, hand washing, and consumer advisory—the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill last inspected?
- Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill had?
- Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill find?
- Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- 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 Lauderhill had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive in in Lauderhill operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Beach (2015).
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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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