Sonic
8240 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75232 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 7, 2019 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves Single Use
EMPLOYEE FAILED TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER TASK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR NO WORKING COLD WATER AT FRONT HANDSINK ; REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHEESE STORED ON ICE 46.9*F, CHEESE 43.2* IN CHU
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON TRASH CAN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
DISCONTINUE ICE USED FOR COLD HOLD OF TCS CHEESE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
LACK OF HAND WASHING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Permit/license posted
POST C/O AND SALES TAX IN CUSTOMER VIEW
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DOOR GASKET, FAN COVERS, AND AIR VENTS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 19, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employee grabbing limes w/ bare hands. Must wash hands and wear gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water System Maintained
Small leak in faucet 3CS/HW. Must be fixed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Beef patties not covered in RIF.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Must seal holes on wall
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 22, 2018 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
SANITIZER STORED ABOVE FOOD ITEMS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL GAPS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
REPLACE/PROVIDE IN WIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
FINAL WARNING: DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD OF TCS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHEESE 44.1*F,43.6*F ON ICE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA & ON FOOD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPAIR COVED BASE TILE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 27, 2017 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC at fry station holding at 54 F.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Pans of chili nested inside the next lower pan.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 23, 2016 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPAIR/REPLACE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEES HANDLING RTE FOODS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
PROVIDE FOR WIC/F(S)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DRINKS STORED ON EQUIPMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 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.