Sonic Drive In
4801 ROSS AVE, Dallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County
Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment
- Inspected by
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
- Official record
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
Inspections
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Sep 15, 2023 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed front hand sink being utilized as a dump sink and with a small lade inside
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
display food establishment permit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
interior walls and upper panel observed with black mold like substance
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
a certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
seal hand sink to the wall properly
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification within 30 days of employment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors inside wic and wif
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
outside dumpster area observed with trash and debris under grease container and grease container open
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 7, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at 3CS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean front of RIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace light under vent hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 2, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside both ice machines
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean bottom of RIC and RIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken bulb
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 22, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store personal items accordingly
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean cooler next to grill
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 22, 2021 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC 53F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hot water turned off at handwash sink.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
cook
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors under equipment. Clean RIC gaskets.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 28, 2020 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the inside of the gaskets and the dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler;
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City as a Registered Food Service Manager
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
rusty screws observed inside the ice machine that needs to be replaced
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
needed in the walk in freezer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 16, 2020 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean underneath ice cream machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
no food handler certificate
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
no handwash soap for handwash sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets in RIC and fans in WIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 12, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leak at 3 comp sink.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean door gaskets to RIC. Clean floor at WIF.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 26, 2019 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Backflow prevention device - air gap
do not store water hose in 3 com sink past the water line
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets on ric units where needed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
hang mop or store inverted when not in use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all food containers with common name
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 22, 2018 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean fan vents covers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(S) and all food contact surfaces
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired data marking on prepared food items
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 7, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
used as a dump sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Wash hands after all other activities
lack of hand washing
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at 3 comp sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
toxics stored with food items
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
remove dust from ceiling
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps in ceiling
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 10, 2017 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
whisk left in hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
ceilings around vents
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Keep on site and available to inspector.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 18, 2017 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Smooth Contact Surfaces
cracked scoop
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.