What is Sonic Drive IN's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive IN has a SafeDine safety score of 45 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 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive IN have?

Sonic Drive IN has 69 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 45/100, 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 LANCASTER RD, Dallas, 75241
Rating: 45

8602 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/20/2023

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Dallas

Ranked #893 of 1000 in Dallas

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10 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

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

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

May 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb

Jul 2020

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

11 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
DAL-9*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
food debris build up found on shelves inside of walk in cooler. detail clean to remove build up

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no CFM on site during the inspection
DAL-2*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
all food staff must be trained in food safety/ 30 days
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
vent a hood filters must be in place while cooking
DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
observed sliced tomatoes stored over load limit/ ric
DAL-6*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions−2
3 compartment sink must be set up correctly wash/ rinse / sanitize
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean the exterior of reach in cooler, doors , walls/ floors throughout
DAL-8*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
remove black build up on air vents/ intake vents throughout
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
repair small leak at mop sink

Base deductions−26 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drink on food prep area.
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label squeeze bottles with common name.
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Cutting board (raw /frozen hamburgers) observed not in food repair/not cleanable. Plastic food cover in WIC not in good repair.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak at washer of 3 compartment sink.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking 3- compartment sink

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Managers on duty must have RFSM certificates with City of Dallas
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels to all handwashing stations
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove paper towel that lines underneath the fryer basket
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed McDonalds breakfast at the service line of an employee, designated an area for employees food and drinks
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed no date marking on onion rings and open cans of red bull
DAL-7*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometer inside RIC cooler (no temperature display on outside unit)
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean AC vent covers in WIC Clean tray in WIF Clean shelves of RIC below cold holding condiments

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
COLD WATER UNAVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK NEAREST THE DRIVE THRU

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
FOOD WORKERS PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
ONE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY AND SOILED REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
DAL-8*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL CELL PHONE ON FOOD PREP TABLE

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-4*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
URINE SPOTS UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL STAFF
DAL-6*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE FLOOR
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
REACH IN COOLER PANEL MISSING
DAL-9*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS
DAL-11*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN VISIBLE FOOD PRODUCT SPILLS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
WATER LEAK INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT ONE REGISTER BY 01/ 15 / 2020 - CITY OF DALLAS BLUE REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

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
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE DAIRY COOLER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM THE MAIN INTAKE VENT
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS
DAL-7*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL AND URINE SOIL IN THE RESTROOM

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE RUSTED OUT AND PAINT PEELING INTAKE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
STORE SANIITIZING BUCKETS OFF OF THE FLOOR
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE REACH IN DAIRY COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL STAFF'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES

Base deductions−10 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD PRODUCTS BOX ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
KITCHEN COOK WORKING WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-5*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ( NEAR DRY STORAGE CONDIMENT RACKS)

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
OBSERVED LINE COOKER CHANGING NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BULK ICE MACHINE ( BUILD UP AND MOLD PROLIFERATION PRESENT)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN THE KITCHEN
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN / REMOVE THE BUILD UP PRESENT IN THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
OBSERVED FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−16 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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