What is Sonic Drive IN's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive IN has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sonic Drive IN last inspected?

Sonic Drive IN was last inspected on July 6, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive IN have?

Sonic Drive IN has 38 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sonic Drive IN safe to eat at?

Sonic Drive IN has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sonic Drive IN

Name: Sonic Drive IN
Address: 7071 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas, 75231
Rating: 72

7071 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/6/2023

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Ranked #201 of 727 in Lake Highlands

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Jul 6, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% 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

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
REGISTER RFSM

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine. Observed mold
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair major leak under 3-copartment sink. Observed pipe fallen from bottom

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors, walls and ceiling in kitchen
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Post 'inspection report available' sign and post 'choking poster' sign

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTERED FOOD MANAGER

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE SANI BUCKET BELOW FOOD PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
BOX OF FOOD OFF FLOOR IN FREEZER
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FOOD MANAGER NOT REGISTERED

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
WASH BEFORE DONNING GLOVES

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD OFF FLOOR

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
ppm weak in sanitizer solution (all buckets)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
freezer ice buildup
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
sanitizer bucket next to food items
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floors and gaskets in RICs, fans in WIC

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
missing label on sanitizer.
DAL-4*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
backflow on mop sink.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
sanitizer bucket next to food items.
DAL-3*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
vent hood.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
missing label.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
broken tiles.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
missing back flow device at mop sink
DAL-6*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
SANITIZING BUCKET PLACE BESIDE FOOD

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY ICE CREAM COOLER, WIR HAS ICE ON THE CEILING, AND CLEAN VENT AHOOD
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD NOT COVERED
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
DAL-4*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
no thermometer available
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
broken gasket, licks in ice machine, WIR-48 DEGREE F, NO SIGN FOR CLIENT TO REQUEST MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT
DAL-8*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
BROKEN TILES AT MOP SINK/CAULK
DAL-9*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
CUPS PLACE ON THE FLOOR
DAL-10*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RFSM NOT DISPLAY

Base deductions−26 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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