Sonic in Tampa
Last inspected:
2523 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC in Tampa operates a 30-seat food service establishment with 23 inspections on record from 2016 through November 2025. The facility averaged 6.0 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including hand washing violations cited in 4 separate inspections (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022), food contact surface violations appearing in 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 7 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 3 inspections between 2024 and 2025. Employee health policy violations were documented in August 2023. Shell stock and time-as-control violations also appeared multiple times across the inspection history. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $320 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented in December 2017 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone at the back door. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 identified 6 violations, including 1 high-priority hand washing violation and 1 high-priority food contact surface violation, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sonic in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sonic in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019041547 | $320.00 | Jun 11, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sonic in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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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— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic in Tampa last inspected?
- Sonic #5072 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic #5072 in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Sonic in Tampa had?
- Sonic #5072 in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic in Tampa find?
- Sonic #5072 in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 8, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic #5072 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Sonic in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic #5072 in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonic #5072 in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonic in Tampa been fined?
- Sonic #5072 in Tampa has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonic in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive-in 5072 (2017).
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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).
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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