Sonic Drive In
3023 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75235 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
Inspections
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Jan 14, 2024 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use hand sink as a dump sink (lemons/limes)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No CFM on site the time of inspection
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food staff must be trained in food safety
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean vent hood filters (dirty)
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace missing light shield (dry storage)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 22, 2022 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside moldy ice machine (top area)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean venthood on fryers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 2, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Observed sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm Qua.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 17, 2021 Routine Score 100
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Jul 19, 2021 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty RIF gasket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Remove dead/trapped pests
Observed dead cockroach in WIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 53 degrees F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIF gasket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Register manager certificate w/ City of Dallas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 22, 2020 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior ice machine panels. Dirty inside RIF
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottle with no label
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food boxes on floor in WIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed missing front exterior panel on ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged ceiling tile.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 22, 2020 Routine Score 97
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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.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 27, 2020 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Have damaged ice machine repaired
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls and corners throughout. Clean mop drain. excess standing water on floor.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 27, 2019 Routine Score 98
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
fix ceiling tiles near front.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 15, 2019 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS
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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 ( SQUIRT BOTTLES ON COOK LINE AND DRY INGREDIENT BINS)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON CEILING AND VENT OVER COOK / PREP AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE OBSERVED STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 27, 2018 Routine Score 98
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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)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal gap between floor and walls.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 22, 2018 Routine Score 85
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Thermometer in good condition or discarded
replace broken thermometers in reach in coolers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
repair top panel from cooler by fries reach in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
dirty sanitizer buckets reading 0 ppm quat
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed blue beverage above prep line
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
clean all dirty gaskets from coolers
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 21, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lime 59°F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
all food in RIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for deep fried area, prep area, RIC, RIF
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 7, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lime 59;f, cherry 51'f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for food in wic
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking under the hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
for hand sink
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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.