Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island
Last inspected:
2140 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In #6587 in Merritt Island averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 24 inspections from March 2023 to March 2026, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations were recurrent, appearing in 11 of 24 inspections, with employee health reporting cited in 4 separate inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 5 inspections. A complaint inspection on November 6, 2025 resulted in 18 violations and a Warning Issued, but a follow-up complaint inspection one day later found the violations had been corrected. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in #6587 in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #6587 in Merritt Island are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island had?
- Sonic Drive-in #6587 in Merritt Island has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island find?
- Sonic Drive-in #6587 in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in #6587 in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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).
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