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Sonic Drive In

3023 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75235 · Dallas County

51cited violations
19serious tier
14inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024171
2022262
2021252
2020394
2019260
20182102
2017288

Inspections

  1. Jan 14, 2024 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Do not use hand sink as a dump sink (lemons/limes)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Cold holding temperatures must be maintained at 41 F or below Sliced tomatoes observed at 52 F sandwich prep station

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No CFM on site the time of inspection

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      All food staff must be trained in food safety

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Detail clean vent hood filters (dirty)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Replace missing light shield (dry storage)

  2. Nov 22, 2022 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean inside moldy ice machine (top area)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Cover limes & fruits in fruit tray near front

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean venthood on fryers

  3. Mar 2, 2022 Routine Score 95
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      Observed sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm Qua.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM not on site.

  4. Sep 17, 2021 Routine Score 100
  5. Jul 19, 2021 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty RIF gasket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Remove dead/trapped pests

      Observed dead cockroach in WIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed cheese 53 degrees F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Repair RIF gasket

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Register manager certificate w/ City of Dallas

  6. Dec 22, 2020 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty interior ice machine panels. Dirty inside RIF

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Observed spray bottle with no label

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      Observed food boxes on floor in WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Observed missing front exterior panel on ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Observed damaged ceiling tile.

  7. Jun 22, 2020 Routine Score 97
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed sliced cheese at 54.9 degrees F. Suggest keeping smaller stack because bottom layers are colder.

  8. Jan 27, 2020 Routine Score 95
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Label all sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Have damaged ice machine repaired

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean walls and corners throughout. Clean mop drain. excess standing water on floor.

  9. Jun 27, 2019 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean mop sink area, ice buildup in RIF's, grease buildup on vent hood over grill, dust buildup on ceiling vent and ceiling.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      fix ceiling tiles near front.

  10. Jan 15, 2019 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME ( SQUIRT BOTTLES ON COOK LINE AND DRY INGREDIENT BINS)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON CEILING AND VENT OVER COOK / PREP AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE OBSERVED STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET

  11. Jul 27, 2018 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Seal gap between floor and walls.

  12. Feb 22, 2018 Routine Score 85
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      replace tray of ice scoop/ observed soiled on oppoite end where scoop is stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Thermometer in good condition or discarded

      replace broken thermometers in reach in coolers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      repair top panel from cooler by fries reach in cooler

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

      dirty sanitizer buckets reading 0 ppm quat

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      observed blue beverage above prep line

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

      clean all dirty gaskets from coolers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

      keep sanitizer buckets six inches off the floor

  13. Jul 21, 2017 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      lime 59°F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      all food in RIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for deep fried area, prep area, RIC, RIF

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      Dont put too much lime in containers they fall over to ice and soda machine

  14. Feb 7, 2017 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      lime 59;f, cherry 51'f

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      provide cover for food in wic

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      leaking under the hand sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

      for hand sink

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.