What is Sonic's health inspection score?

Sonic has a SafeDine safety score of 55 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 last inspected?

Sonic was last inspected on January 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sonic have?

Sonic has 11 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sonic safe to eat at?

Sonic has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sonic serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sonic

Name: Sonic
Address: 37-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11101
Rating: 55

37-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 1/13/2026

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Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 10% of hamburgers restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+65 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.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High5 Med

9 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · 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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