Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
1520 First Street S., Winter Haven, FL 33880Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In #4644 in Winter Haven has accumulated 134 violations across 21 inspections between March 2022 and October 2025, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Handwashing violations, food contact surface violations, and chemical storage violations appear repeatedly across the inspection record, suggesting persistent management gaps in these areas. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 8 separate inspections. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 identified 6 violations (1 intermediate, 2 basic) and was completed with no further action required; a prior complaint-based inspection on September 30, 2024 resulted in call-back compliance after 4 basic violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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 Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in #4644 in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in #4644 in Winter Haven are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven had?
- Sonic Drive-in #4644 in Winter Haven has had 21 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 Winter Haven find?
- Sonic Drive-in #4644 in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in #4644 in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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