What is Sonic Drive IN's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive IN has a SafeDine safety score of 49 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 Drive IN last inspected?

Sonic Drive IN was last inspected on November 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive IN have?

Sonic Drive IN has 45 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 safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Sonic Drive IN

Name: Sonic Drive IN
Address: 8602 S POLK ST, Dallas, 75232
Rating: 49

8602 S POLK ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/12/2023

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Dallas

Ranked #842 of 1000 in Dallas

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

31 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 48/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (49/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
observed sliced cheese stored over the
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
heavy build up observed on wheels near grill area- clean to remove build up
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no certified food manager on duty the time of inspection
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handlers certificate for all staff not manager certified within 30 days of employment
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label all food squeeze bottles with common name
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damaged celling tiles over water heater
DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Properly store employee drinking cups- store away from food prep areas

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces (area of equipment).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Do not store dirty towels inside of the hand sink.
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Food staff must properly restrain hair while handling food.
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label food squeeze bottles (sandwich make).
DAL-5*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
Repair the bottom wall at restroom (dove) loose tiles.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Heavy build up seen on soda nozzles at drive thru. Remove food build up on shelving in WIC. Clean for sight and touch.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution.
DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
No datemarking on RTE foods stored in RIC/24 hrs.
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label food squeeze bottles, must be labeled.
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
CO2 tank must be chained to rack.
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Store ice scoop on clean and sanitized surface.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Remove heavy food build up at water sprayer.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must register CFM certificate with the CIty of Dallas.
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must be trained in food safety. A lot of cards observed expired.

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Heavy accumulation of white substance en shelving in WIC

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Ice observed in hand sink
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM certificate to be posted
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
Observed an abundant amount of bees in light shield
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Missing ceiling tiles

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
SANITIZING BUCKETS LESS THAN 200 PPM ( Q.A.)
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE IN THE PAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )
DAL-3*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE TOILET INTERIOR ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET )

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
UTENSIL RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−9 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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