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Sonic Drive In

8602 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75241 · Dallas County

87cited violations
11serious 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
20232142
2022181
20212191
20203171
2019160
20183142
2017294

Inspections

  1. Nov 20, 2023 Routine Score 82
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      no CFM on site during the inspection

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

      all food staff must be trained in food safety/ 30 days

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      vent a hood filters must be in place while cooking

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      observed sliced tomatoes stored over load limit/ ric

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions

      3 compartment sink must be set up correctly wash/ rinse / sanitize

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      clean the exterior of reach in cooler, doors , walls/ floors throughout

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      remove black build up on air vents/ intake vents throughout

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      food debris build up found on shelves inside of walk in cooler. detail clean to remove build up

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      repair small leak at mop sink

  2. Mar 16, 2023 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed employee drink on food prep area.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      Label squeeze bottles with common name.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      Cutting board (raw /frozen hamburgers) observed not in food repair/not cleanable. Plastic food cover in WIC not in good repair.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair leak at washer of 3 compartment sink.

  3. Jun 17, 2022 Routine Score 85
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Repair leaking 3- compartment sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Managers on duty must have RFSM certificates with City of Dallas

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      Provide paper towels to all handwashing stations

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      Remove paper towel that lines underneath the fryer basket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed McDonalds breakfast at the service line of an employee, designated an area for employees food and drinks

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Observed no date marking on onion rings and open cans of red bull

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      Provide thermometer inside RIC cooler (no temperature display on outside unit)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean AC vent covers in WIC Clean tray in WIF Clean shelves of RIC below cold holding condiments

  4. Dec 6, 2021 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      COLD WATER UNAVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK NEAREST THE DRIVE THRU

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      FOOD WORKERS PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      ONE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      DUSTY INTAKE VENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      DIRTY AND SOILED REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      PERSONAL CELL PHONE ON FOOD PREP TABLE

  5. Jun 7, 2021 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      FLIES PRESENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      URINE SPOTS UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handler-Certificate Not on site

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL STAFF

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      REACH IN COOLER PANEL MISSING

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

      LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

  6. Dec 28, 2020 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN VISIBLE FOOD PRODUCT SPILLS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      WATER LEAK INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handler-Certificate Not on site

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT ONE REGISTER BY 01/ 15 / 2020 - CITY OF DALLAS BLUE REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE

  7. Jul 28, 2020 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN THE DAIRY COOLER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM THE MAIN INTAKE VENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      FECAL AND URINE SOIL IN THE RESTROOM

  8. Feb 18, 2020 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      REPLACE RUSTED OUT AND PAINT PEELING INTAKE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      STORE SANIITIZING BUCKETS OFF OF THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN THE REACH IN DAIRY COOLER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL STAFF'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES

  9. May 31, 2019 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      FOOD PRODUCTS BOX ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      KITCHEN COOK WORKING WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ( NEAR DRY STORAGE CONDIMENT RACKS)

  10. Dec 12, 2018 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      OBSERVED LINE COOKER CHANGING NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN THE KITCHEN

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BULK ICE MACHINE ( BUILD UP AND MOLD PROLIFERATION PRESENT)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN / REMOVE THE BUILD UP PRESENT IN THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      OBSERVED FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT

  11. Jun 25, 2018 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

      DATE MARK LABELS NOT CORRECTLY LABELED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN / REMOVE THE ICE CREAM RESIDUE FROM THE ICE CREAM COOLER DOOR GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      A FEW FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND ESTABLISHMENT

  12. Jan 3, 2018 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN / REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER) CLEAN BOTTOM GASKET OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      REMOVE DRIED URINE SPOIL FROM THE RESTROOM (CORRECTED ON SITE)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      STORE PERSONAL DRINKS AWAY FROM THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND TABLES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

  13. Jul 24, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      missing some thermometers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      cover cutting lid RI cooler meat contaminated by color and visible deep knife cuts

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      spills serving soda machines need to be clean remove soils from equipment

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

      clean behind equipment floors during operational hours remove solis from walls remove soils from ceiling need clean all light shields - dust and water - remove soils from floors

  14. Feb 6, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

      missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean facilities as often as necessary.

      floors need to be clean in operational hours remove soil form equipment in operational hours

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

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.