Sonic Drive-In Closes Doors Following Health Inspection that Finds Flying Insects
November 25, 2024 • By Ryan YousefiSonic Drive-In was ordered to close temporarily following a health inspection that revealed four violations, including live flying insects in the restaurant’s kitchen and food preparation areas.
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspectors reported during an inspection on November 18 that Sonic, located at 6200 West Sample Road, had small flying insects on shelving used for clean utensils near the triple sink across from the ice cream machines.
Additional violations included insects on the lemonade machine, soda cup lids at the soda machine station, and shelving used for clean storage containers near the cook line.
Inspectors noted in the report that flying insects in these areas were deemed a significant health risk, resulting in the immediate closure of the restaurant.
Sonic Drive-In was ordered to remain closed until the violations are addressed and the location passes a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
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- Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.
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