Sonic Drive In
11921 E NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75218
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 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 10, 2023 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro
No food manager on site.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for all employees.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep all handles up out of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean water and mold on floor.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Opening/damaged ceiling tile. Broken floor tile, re-grout.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 11, 2023 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer quat bucket at 0 pppm, too low to sanitize.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean mold in drains, ice on RIF floor, dusty ceilings, mold inside broken tile that has a horrible smell.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Pipes not leaking into drains, cannot allow water to leak everywhere.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile, need to fix.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Expired date mark on opened food past 7 days.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM for manager in charge.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for any employee.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 26, 2022 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No Food handlers for any employee.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food on the floor, must be at least 6 inches off the floor.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean ice in WIF, floor in WIC, floors, dusty ceiling in WIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile, re-grout tile.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 27, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
top of the inside of the ice machine has rust.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
register with the City of Dallas at: appointments.dallascityhall.com
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
ceiling tiles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 21, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
soda nozzles-corrected on site; ice machine has rust at the top inside the ice macine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 8, 2021 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Backflow prevention device - air gap
one inch air gap needed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
thoroughly clean the inside of the ice machine and replace the rusty area(top/ceiling) inside the machine.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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
one registered food service manager must be on site at all times
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies observed throughout the premises
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outfitter-Garbage receptacles
trash outside of the dumpster
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 16, 2020 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies observed in the premises.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
rusty shelves in the walk in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
milk-46 degrees F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
the cooler up front with milk and red bull is not cooling efficiently-thermometer measured 48 degrees F; have a technician service the unit and transfer all potentially hazardous foods(perishable) to an efficient cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 15, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly ; clean the soda nozzles thoroughly
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
bread crumbs, batter, and breader stored underneath the three-compartment sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Wash hands after all other activities
observe an employee not remove her gloves when she touched the three compartment sink and proceeded to food prep. Gloves must be discarded and hands must be washed after every task to avoid contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 3, 2019 Routine Score 82
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
not registered w/ City of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
reseal handsink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lettuce in low boy and ice bath too far over fill line 47 F foot long hot dogs 50 F to 55 F in WIC label states 10:35 am prep, employee states 11:30 am discarded for safety
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
AC drip from ceiling over food prep
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
sanitizer is not a substitute for washing hands wash when hands become soiled, after touching face , after handling cash or credit cards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
keep sugary areas clean. ants seen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
hot dogs improperly thawed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
ice bucket stored too close to chemical wall rack
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 15, 2019 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dust and grease from lights
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 29, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
expired in May
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese@ice table 45-49 F rotate every 4 hours or keep under 45 F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 13, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Package integrity
badly dented cans
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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)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
ants clean all
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
cracked floor tiles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean all
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
not on site for majority of Inspection
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
must reheat chili rapidly, not in hot hold
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 13, 2017 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
place sign or inspection report where visible to customers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean ice scoop holder frequently
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomatoes at 52F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 23, 2016 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
clean all gaskets from coolers/freezers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
have sign posted
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.