Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee
1510 N Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32303
This Sonic Drive-In in Tallahassee has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 153 total violations—an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, including recurring issues with food contact surface sanitation, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories. The facility received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $320 in fines. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented in 2015. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 10, 2025 resulted in 8 violations (4 basic-level) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: September 10, 2025
Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019044410 | $160.00 | Jul 24, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2019022756 | $160.00 | Feb 20, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee had?
- Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee find?
- Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on September 10, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee been fined?
- Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $320.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive in Tallahassee #2 (2015).
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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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