What is Sonic Drive IN's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive IN has a SafeDine safety score of 56 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 January 14, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive IN have?

Sonic Drive IN has 33 total violations across 2 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 56/100, 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: 3023 INWOOD RD, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 56

3023 INWOOD RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/14/2024

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Ranked #243 of 396 in Love Field

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

Location

3023 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75235

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

Sep

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cold holding temperatures must be maintained at 41 F or below Sliced tomatoes observed at 52 F sandwich prep station

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not use hand sink as a dump sink (lemons/limes)
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No CFM on site the time of inspection
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food staff must be trained in food safety
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail clean vent hood filters (dirty)
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace damaged ceiling tiles in the back storage area Low grout observed in flooring throughout the kitchen area repair door to restrooms inside - self closing device observed not in good repair caulk holes in the walls above 3-compartment sink observed walls in the dish/3-comp sink area observed not in good repair
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace missing light shield (dry storage)

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside moldy ice machine (top area)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover limes & fruits in fruit tray near front
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean venthood on fryers

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Observed sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm Qua.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site.

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty RIF gasket
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cheese 53 degrees F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Observed dead cockroach in WIC
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair RIF gasket
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register manager certificate w/ City of Dallas

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty interior ice machine panels. Dirty inside RIF
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle with no label

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food boxes on floor in WIF
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed missing front exterior panel on ice machine
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed damaged ceiling tile.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed sliced cheese at 54.9 degrees F. Suggest keeping smaller stack because bottom layers are colder.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all sanitizer bucket

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Have damaged ice machine repaired
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls and corners throughout. Clean mop drain. excess standing water on floor.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean mop sink area, ice buildup in RIF's, grease buildup on vent hood over grill, dust buildup on ceiling vent and ceiling.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
fix ceiling tiles near front.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME ( SQUIRT BOTTLES ON COOK LINE AND DRY INGREDIENT BINS)
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON CEILING AND VENT OVER COOK / PREP AREA
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE OBSERVED STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET

Base deductions−8 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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