Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther
Last inspected:
471 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Mary Esther: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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 July 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- 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 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 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 July 28, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- 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.
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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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