Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola
Last inspected:
8986 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32534Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In #4747 in Pensacola has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 93 violations and averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, which appeared in at least 4 of the most recent 8 inspections, and hand washing violations. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 documented 2 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in #4747 in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #4747 in Pensacola are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola had?
- Sonic Drive-in #4747 in Pensacola has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola find?
- Sonic Drive-in #4747 in Pensacola was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in #4747 in Pensacola 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.
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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.
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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