What is Sonic Drive IN's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive IN has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 October 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive IN have?

Sonic Drive IN has 29 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 good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sonic Drive IN serve?

Sonic Drive IN serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sonic Drive IN

Name: Sonic Drive IN
Address: 2660 NW 199 ST, Miami Gardens, 33056
Rating: 79

2660 NW 199 ST, Miami Gardens

Last Inspected: 10/15/2025

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American•Miami Gardens

Ranked #281 of 402 in Miami GardensBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Oct 15, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

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

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) 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.

Location

2660 NW 199 ST, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

10 basic

Nov

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Routine - Food2 Complaint Full1 Routine

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

7 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

86/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Basic (3)

−10 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Full InspectionCall Back - Complied

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Complaint Full InspectionWarning Issued

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
38Insects/rodents present−2
42Water not from approved source−2

Base deductions−35 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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