Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay
Last inspected:
1038 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Sonic Drive-In location in Palm Bay has logged 19 inspections and 147 total violations since 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; chemical storage violations were cited in at least 6 inspections; food contact surface violations were documented in at least 5 inspections. Fire safety violations for blocked exits were recorded on March 31, 2017 and August 7, 2018. Recent inspection activity has been heavy: complaint-based inspections on November 22 and 25, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition and subsequent Call Back - Complied. The most recent inspection on August 25, 2025 documented 22 violations across hand washing, chemical storage, time-temperature control, food contact surfaces, and approved food sources, resulting in an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in 6566 in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 6566 in Palm Bay are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay had?
- Sonic Drive-in 6566 in Palm Bay has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay find?
- Sonic Drive-in 6566 in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on August 25, 2025 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in 6566 in Palm Bay 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in 6566 in Palm Bay has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Palm Bay operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sdi of Palm Bay #6566 (2017-2018).
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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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