What is Sonic Drive IN's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive IN has a SafeDine safety score of 64 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 October 3, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive IN have?

Sonic Drive IN has 62 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 safety score of 64/100, 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: 8620 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, 75240
Rating: 64

8620 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/3/2023

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0Fair

Far North Dallas

Ranked #203 of 441 in Far North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 3, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% 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

8620 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, TX 75240

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2021

1 inspections

10 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Certified Food Manager must be on site.
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Remove plastic film from equipment.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean A/C intake vents.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
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
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
need a splash guard on hand sink
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
no exposed ceiling replace weather strip on back door

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
provide one inch air gap

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises needs to be in good condition, cover holes
DAL-3* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
DAL-6*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
rusty shelves in wic
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, ice machine
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at back door

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine divider

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Seal gaps at exit door
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Ice build up in WIF
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Heavy ice buildup (WIF)
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair or replace broken soda machine (non-opeartional)
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-8*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Dispose mop water when not in use
DAL-10*30 Food Establishment Permit−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty hot-food-holder.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site.
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Do not use cardboard as a liner(at the fryer).
DAL-4*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
Repair leaking fan in walk-in-freezer.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean the floor under equipment.
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
Health permit not posted.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
seal gaps
DAL-2*25 Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit flies observed throughout the restaurant
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
air gaskets in the coolers and the walk in freezer
DAL-6* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Chili was measured at 109 for hot holding.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice machine contains mildew and mold growth.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate must be on display with the service manager being on site.
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Employees must obtain food handler certificate.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Observed fruit flies in the kitchen.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Several syrup containers were stored without lids.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Address ice build up in the walk in freezer.
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light bulbs in the walk in cooler and freezer.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair the ceiling hole and restroom door (must self close).

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leaky faucet on 3 comp sink secured with plastic wrap.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
Observed fruit flies by soda hose in the back.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
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.
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Venthood lights burned out (3 total)
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
BUCKET TESTED T 0 PPM\

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*45 First Aid−2
NEED TO RESTICK
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FROM EXTERIOR OF BUILDING
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
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. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN RESTROOM

Base deductions−15 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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