SONIC DRIVE IN.

City of Dallas

8620 SPRING VALLEY RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
97
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3
2023
PASS 3 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Certified Food Manager must be on site.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Remove plastic film from equipment.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean A/C intake vents.

MAR 27
2023
PASS 3 violations
2 pts Employee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no food manager course registered with the City of Dallas this is the 3rd inspection with out a RFSM. Citation will be written if violation is not corrected

1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

need a splash guard on hand sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

no exposed ceiling replace weather strip on back door

SEP 21
2022
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

premises needs to be in good condition, cover holes

2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide one inch air gap

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle in women restroom

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

rusty shelves in wic

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, ice machine

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed gap at back door

JAN 7
2022
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean ice machine divider

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Seal gaps at exit door

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Ice build up in WIF

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUL 25
2021
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Heavy ice buildup (WIF)

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair or replace broken soda machine (non-opeartional)

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
1 pts Other
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Dispose mop water when not in use

2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
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JAN 6
2021
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty hot-food-holder.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not use cardboard as a liner(at the fryer).

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

Repair leaking fan in walk-in-freezer.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean the floor under equipment.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Health permit not posted.

JUL 16
2020
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

seal gaps

2 pts Sanitation
*25 Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed throughout the restaurant

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

air gaskets in the coolers and the walk in freezer

2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

JAN 2
2020
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Chili was measured at 109 for hot holding.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine contains mildew and mold growth.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate must be on display with the service manager being on site.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Employees must obtain food handler certificate.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Observed fruit flies in the kitchen.

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Several syrup containers were stored without lids.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Address ice build up in the walk in freezer.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulbs in the walk in cooler and freezer.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair the ceiling hole and restroom door (must self close).

JUN 4
2019
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leaky faucet on 3 comp sink secured with plastic wrap.

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Observed fruit flies by soda hose in the back.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty venthood and no grease drip pans. Dirty door gaskets. Dusty vents throughout establishment. Dirty fan covers in walk in freezer. Observed dirty restrooms.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Venthood lights burned out (3 total)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
DEC 19
2018
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Other
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

BUCKET TESTED T 0 PPM\

1 pts Other
*45 First Aid

NEED TO RESTICK

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FROM EXTERIOR OF BUILDING

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN RESTROOM

JUL 20
2018
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Other
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

OBSERVED HOT DOG BAGS STORED ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

GREEN PEPPER WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6-2

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR

1 pts Sanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO EATING OR DRINKING ON SERVING TABLE ALLOWED. STORE ALL PERSONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE MISSING HANDLE OF SPRAYER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

FEB 12
2018
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK CHANGE

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

SEAL HOLES FROM CEILING i.e. SODA LINE AREA

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY WALL, RESTROOM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE!

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

DELIME ICE MACHINE

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED DRINK AND FOOD IN FOOD PREP. AREA

DEC 8
2017
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CUSTOMER RESTROOM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

COFFEE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF TH

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

1) POST ORIGINAL FOOD PERMIT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A COPY OF PERMIT ON SITE 2) POST CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UP AT ALL TIMES

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

CUSTOMER RESTROOM

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA NOZZLES , ICE MACHINE

JUL 18
2017
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grease on the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fruit flies

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FEB 1
2017
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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