Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee

1510 N Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Overview

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.

24Inspections
153Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: September 10, 2025

Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

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

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Sonic Drive-in in Tallahassee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Hws near wic.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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