Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther

Last inspected:

471 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569

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

Overview

This Sonic Drive-In location in Mary Esther has logged 19 inspections with 95 total violations between 2016 and December 2025, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection — in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Violations have spanned food contact surface sanitation, allergen awareness, hand washing, employee health reporting, and chemical storage, with food contact surface violations appearing in at least four separate inspections. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 found two basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
95Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 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 Mary Esther: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther last inspected?
Sonic Drive-in 3177 in Mary Esther was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 3177 in Mary Esther are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther had?
Sonic Drive-in 3177 in Mary Esther has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther find?
Sonic Drive-in 3177 in Mary Esther was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther ever been shut down?
No, Sonic Drive-in 3177 in Mary Esther has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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