Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula
Last inspected:
925 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In #5092 in Wauchula has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 176 total violations—an average of 7.3 violations per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including proper hand and arm washing failures documented in at least 4 inspections since 2022, food contact surface violations appearing in 8 of the last 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations cited repeatedly across multiple years. A fire safety violation on July 30, 2025 documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge reading in the red zone. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though 10 basic violations were cited, including recurring issues with food contact surfaces and time as a control measure for food safety.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in #5092 in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #5092 in Wauchula are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula had?
- Sonic Drive-in #5092 in Wauchula has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula find?
- Sonic Drive-in #5092 in Wauchula was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in #5092 in Wauchula 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 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Wauchula had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in #5092 in Wauchula has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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