What is Sonic Drive Inn's health inspection score?

Sonic Drive Inn has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 Inn last inspected?

Sonic Drive Inn was last inspected on November 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic Drive Inn have?

Sonic Drive Inn has 47 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sonic Drive Inn safe to eat at?

Sonic Drive Inn has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sonic Drive Inn serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sonic Drive Inn

Name: Sonic Drive Inn
Address: 3710 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 57

3710 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/7/2023

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0Fair

American•West Dallas

Ranked #207 of 356 in West DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 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

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
use non absorbent material, do not use cardboard as a surface. it is not easily cleanable
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
provide tight seal for back exterior door.
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover frozen patties in rif
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
heavy grease build up on trays.
DAL-5*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
clean rack where lids for cups are stored
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean surface of equipment
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged ceiling and exposed outlet
DAL-8*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
repair leak coming from filter

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
OBSERVED GRIME ON WALLS, GRIME ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME ON CONDENSER UNIT OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED METAL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ON RIGHT LID) REPAIR/REPLACE
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF HOT DOG ROLLER. CLEAN.
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN SWEET STATION. COVER PEANUTS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.
DAL-2*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
STORE ICE BUCKETS IN DRAINING POSITION.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN SERVICE SINK AREA, CLEAN GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN FANS OF WIC.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVE DAMAGED SEAL OF VINYL FLOOR, REPAIR.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
relish at 44.2F, hot dog at 42.7F, sliced tomato 44.1F. prep reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures. place food in working equipment.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grime build up on gasket of ice cream door, dust build up on surfaces of equipment, on bread shelf above prep reach in cooler, mold on green wire shelves of walk in cooler and grime/rust on chrome dry storage shelves. CLEAN.
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on multiple intake vents in kitchen, clean.
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed exposed walls and food debris, remove harboring conditions.
DAL-4*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
grime build up on surface of ice machine, clean.
DAL-5*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
observed single service items store in cubicles that have grime build up, clean.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed exposed outlet next to drive thru window and large exposed wall next to drink station.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Post consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
observed white and cream color grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize. gunk build up on door of ice machine, clean.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up on surface of ice machine and on all equipment and shelves. clean.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
DAL-5*45 First Aid−2
observed expired first aid supplies, resupply.
DAL-6*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
lids and cups stored in cabinets that are slightly covered with grease grime.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises free of litter−2
observed litter accumulating on the side of dumpster enclosure, clean.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grease build up on pipes above food contact surface, and observed grease build up in between equipment, clean.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
employee working on coating onion rings, placed onions above pipe that had grease accumulation
DAL-4*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
white substance build up in ice machine, clean.
DAL-5*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
storage shelve use for single service items was observed soiled, clean.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-2*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
ice bucket stored upright and collecting melted waste water, store inverted to let drain properly.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label squeeze bottle stored above grill.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean grease on pipes, clean observed grime on frp wall located in grill station.
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust on exhaust vents located above grill station

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on RI freezer unit must be have date marks inside all cooler units
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ceiling dirty with soils and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination floors dirty with soils residues on all areas must be clean to avoid contamination

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
PIC must be ensure employees must sanitize food surfaces after clean

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Quat back area must be have proper concentration 400 ppm Quat

Base deductions−7 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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