SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644

1520 FIRST STREET S., Winter Haven, FL 33880

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: QUALITY DRIVE-IN I, LLC · License: SEA6307133

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 in Winter Haven, FL has 20 inspections on record with 131 total violations (6.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections
131Violations
0Closures

Data current as of September 30, 2024

Inspection History (20)

Sep 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 29, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 27, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Sep 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 had?
SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 ever been shut down?
No, SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644?
The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN #4644 are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

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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.

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Last verified: September 30, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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