Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey
Last inspected:
6919 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In #5264 in Port Richey has accumulated 186 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced two fire safety citations in 2018 and 2019 for blocked exits, both corrected on-site. Consumer advisories were the most frequently cited violation type, followed by improper ventilation and chemical storage issues. Recent inspections from 2025 show continued compliance challenges with high-priority violations documented in January and October.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Hose caddy, moved **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes , hose and hose holder removed **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in #5264 in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #5264 in Port Richey are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey had?
- Sonic Drive-in #5264 in Port Richey has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey find?
- Sonic Drive-in #5264 in Port Richey was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in #5264 in Port Richey 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in #5264 in Port Richey has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Port Richey operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive-in Port Richey (2018-2019).
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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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