Sonic Drive-in in Pace
Last inspected:
4001 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In 5287 in Pace averaged 3.0 violations per inspection across 25 inspections from 2019 to January 2026, performing substantially better than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. However, a pattern of high-priority violations has emerged in recent months, particularly involving proper hand and arm washing, which was cited in 4 of the last 5 routine and complaint-based inspections between August 2024 and December 2025. Employee health reporting violations and management awareness issues also appeared repeatedly during this period. A complaint-based inspection on December 18, 2025 identified 10 violations including 4 high-priority findings, resulting in a warning issued. Subsequent complaint inspections on December 19 and January 7, 2026 returned no violations and were marked call back complied, indicating the facility corrected the cited issues. A fire safety violation involving electrical wiring in disrepair was documented on October 29, 2019.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Pace: Comparison to Santa Rosa County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Pace: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Pace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sonic Drive-in in Pace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Pace last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in 5287 in Pace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Pace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 5287 in Pace are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Pace had?
- Sonic Drive-in 5287 in Pace has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Pace find?
- Sonic Drive-in 5287 in Pace was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Pace ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in 5287 in Pace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Pace had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in 5287 in Pace has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Pace operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sdi of Pace #5287 (2019).
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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.
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