Sonic Drive-in in Sebring

Last inspected:

650 Us Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6668 in Sebring has been emergency-closed once, on August 23, 2022, for sewage backup. The facility has received 25 inspections on record between 2022 and December 2025, documenting 163 total violations — an average of 6.5 violations per inspection, exceeding the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been frequent across the record, including recurring issues with food contact surfaces (cited in at least 8 inspections), time as a control for potentially hazardous foods (5 inspections), approved food source violations (4 inspections), and parasite destruction requirements (4 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in the April 2025 complaint inspection. Two disciplinary actions resulted in $160 in combined fines. The facility also has a fire safety violation on record: a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location as of the most recent inspection on December 2, 2025. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 documented 8 basic violations and resulted in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.

Most recent closure: August 23, 2022 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
163Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sonic Drive-in in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg 5.62 violations / inspection 5.62 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Highlands County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Sonic Drive-in in Sebring: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 17:49:00

Sonic Drive-in in Sebring: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2024056696 $160.00 Aug 16, 2024 Miami (Doral)
7--2022041454 N/A

Sonic Drive-in in Sebring: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor by the back door, operator placed back in designated location. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed open light socket in walk-in freezer.

Sonic Drive-in in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sonic Drive-in in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-in in Sebring last inspected?
Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Sonic Drive-in in Sebring last shut down?
Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring was last shut down on August 23, 2022 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Sebring?
The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Sebring had?
Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Sebring find?
Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Sebring ever been shut down?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Sebring had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sonic Drive-in in Sebring faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Sonic Drive-in in Sebring been fined?
Sonic Drive-in 6668 in Sebring has been fined a total of $160.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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