How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 had?

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 ever been shut down?

No, SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566?

The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566

1038 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: QUALITY DRIVE-IN I LLC · License: SEA1506701

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 in Palm Bay, FL has 18 inspections on record with 133 total violations (7.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

133Violations

0Closures

Data current as of November 25, 2024

Inspection History (18)

Nov 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 22, 2024 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 27, 2023 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 26, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Oct 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Jan 27, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Brevard County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 had?: SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 ever been shut down?: No, SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566?: The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566 are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.

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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.

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