Sonic Drive-in in Panama City
Last inspected:
2021 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In 6505 in Panama City has accumulated 57 violations across 15 inspections dating back to October 2020, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 5 inspections, indicating recurring management gaps. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 documented 14 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and hand washing), and was completed with no further action required.
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: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 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· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive-in in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Panama City last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in 6505 in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 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 6505 in Panama City are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City had?
- Sonic Drive-in 6505 in Panama City has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 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 6505 in Panama City was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in 6505 in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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