Sonic Drive-in in Panama City
Last inspected:
224 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In 1237 in Panama City averaged 3.9 violations per inspection across 16 inspections between October 2020 and December 2025, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. Chemical storage violations appeared in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in at least 3 inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $320 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented 12 violations including intermediate-level issues with food contact surfaces and time as a control measure, with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. That same inspection noted a fire safety violation: marked exit and path to marked exit blocked in the back with empty boxes.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Panama City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025034935 | $320.00 | Jul 28, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sonic Drive-in in Panama City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sonic Drive-in in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Panama City last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City had?
- Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Panama City find?
- Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City been fined?
- Sonic Drive-in 1237 in Panama City has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) 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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