What is Sonic #5537's health inspection score?

Sonic #5537 has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sonic #5537 last inspected?

Sonic #5537 was last inspected on September 2, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic #5537 have?

Sonic #5537 has 61 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sonic #5537 safe to eat at?

Sonic #5537 has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Sonic #5537

Name: Sonic #5537
Address: 1920 S BELTLINE RD #100, Dallas, 75253
Rating: 46

1920 S BELTLINE RD #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/2/2022

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Dallas

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Sep 2, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

46 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

23x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Sep 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Measured 0 ppm of sanitizer in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap records available on site for 2022
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at the 3 compartment sink

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain registered food service manager certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair ice machine cover exposed
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed half drunk water bottle in WIC, designate an area for employee drinks
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed towels and wiping cloth laying on the side of hand washing sink
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean WIC fan cover, portable fan, floors
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Replace missing ceiling tiles near storage area

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 76

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed tomatoes at 48.7 F at the condiment holder, cold holding temperature for food should be at 41 F or lower
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine (contains rust and mold)
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at the 3 compartment sink

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain registered food service manager certificate from City of Dallas **Final Warning**
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Replace ceiling tiles near grill area
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometer in RIC, external thermometer not working properly
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed onion rings without a date marked, date mark all items in WIC and RIC
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed towels, wiping cloths, and lids inside the hand sink, hand sink is only used for handwashing
DAL-9*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed plastic menus lining the shelves near slushie syrup
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drink cup and mexican cheese in RIC, designate an area for employees food and beverages
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloths laying on handsink and counters. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket between use
DAL-12*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-13*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean outside ice machine, slushie machine, venthood, WIC fans, portable fan near grill area

Base deductions−35 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN DAIRY SPILLS ( REACH IN COOLER )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER ) SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
URINE SPOTS UNDER THE TOILET SEAT IN THE RESTROOM
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM

Base deductions−15 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
NO INCH AIR GAP AT THE BACK HAND SINK

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE REGISTER THE SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE BY 05/ 30/ 2021
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER FREEZER GASKETS
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY AND SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES ONE CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA
DAL-6*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE STAFF
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SIDE DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AJAR

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Broken reach in cooler and freezer gaskets
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Dusty fan covers (walk in cooler), build up in hte reach in cooler door gaskets

Base deductions−4 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN REACH IN FREEZER / COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN UNITS
DAL-4*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN TOILET BOWL AND SEAT ( FECAL REMNANTS )
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
SEVERAL LIGHTING UNITS NOT SHIELDED IN KITCHEN
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
HUMAN SOIL INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL (RESTROOM )

Base deductions−10 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
VISIBLE AND PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE THE ONLY BLUE CITY OF DALLAS CERTIFICATE WAS FOR A PERSON BY THE NAME OF GRACIELA CALIXTO AND THE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED IN 2018 WAS INFORMED THAT THIS EMPLOYEE NO LONGER WORKS HERE
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
LARGE GREASE DROPLETS ON THE UPPER SURFACES OF THE VENT HOOD WIPE THESE SURFACES DOWN IMMEDIATELY REMOVE BREADING ACCUMULATION FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
DAL-7*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES VISIBLY FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-9*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
INVERT MOPS TO AIR DRY

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
TEAS NOT DATE / TIME MARKED
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND KITCHEN
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
OBSERVED A FOOD WORKER DRINKING INSIDE KITCHEN FROM OPEN DRINK

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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