Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne
Last inspected:
4011 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In #4361 in Melbourne accumulated 181 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.96 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, including handwashing failures cited in at least 5 inspections, shell stock handling violations appearing in 3 of the most recent 5 inspections, chemical storage violations documented in multiple years, and employee health policy breaches. A Warning was formally issued on January 4, 2023 after an inspection found 10 combined violations including improper handwashing, inadequate chemical storage, missing consumer advisories, and food contamination risks. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found 2 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 Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in #4361 in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #4361 in Melbourne are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne had?
- Sonic Drive-in #4361 in Melbourne has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne find?
- Sonic Drive-in #4361 in Melbourne was most recently inspected on September 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in #4361 in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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