Sonic Drive in
4801 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 · 75204 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-05-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-09-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed front hand sink being utilized as a dump sink and with a small lade inside
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
display food establishment permit
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
interior walls and upper panel observed with black mold like substance
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
a certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
seal hand sink to the wall properly
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification within 30 days of employment
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors inside wic and wif
*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
outside dumpster area observed with trash and debris under grease container and grease container open
2022-12-07 Pass Routine 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at 3CS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean front of RIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace light under vent hood
2022-06-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside both ice machines
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean bottom of RIC and RIF
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken bulb
2021-11-22 Pass Routine 3
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix hand sink
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store personal items accordingly
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean cooler next to grill
2021-05-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC 53F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hot water turned off at handwash sink.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cook
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors under equipment. Clean RIC gaskets.
2020-10-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the inside of the gaskets and the dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler;
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City as a Registered Food Service Manager
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
rusty screws observed inside the ice machine that needs to be replaced
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
needed in the walk in freezer
2020-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean underneath ice cream machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
no food handler certificate
*31 No soap at handsink
no handwash soap for handwash sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets in RIC and fans in WIC
2019-09-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leak at 3 comp sink.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean door gaskets to RIC. Clean floor at WIF.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2019-02-26 Pass Routine 4
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
do not store water hose in 3 com sink past the water line
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets on ric units where needed
*47 Other Violations
hang mop or store inverted when not in use
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all food containers with common name
2018-08-22 Pass Routine 7
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean fan vents covers
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(S) and all food contact surfaces
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired data marking on prepared food items
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
2018-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
used as a dump sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
lack of hand washing
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at 3 comp sink
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
toxics stored with food items
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
remove dust from ceiling
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps in ceiling
2017-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
whisk left in hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
ceilings around vents
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Keep on site and available to inspector.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2017-01-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
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