Sonic Drive Inn
3710 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75211 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
Inspections
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Nov 7, 2023 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
use non absorbent material, do not use cardboard as a surface. it is not easily cleanable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
provide tight seal for back exterior door.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover frozen patties in rif
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
heavy grease build up on trays.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
clean rack where lids for cups are stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean surface of equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling and exposed outlet
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
repair leak coming from filter
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 21, 2023 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED GRIME ON WALLS, GRIME ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME ON CONDENSER UNIT OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
OBSERVED DAMAGED METAL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ON RIGHT LID) REPAIR/REPLACE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF HOT DOG ROLLER. CLEAN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN SWEET STATION. COVER PEANUTS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 17, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
STORE ICE BUCKETS IN DRAINING POSITION.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SERVICE SINK AREA, CLEAN GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN FANS OF WIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVE DAMAGED SEAL OF VINYL FLOOR, REPAIR.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 25, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed grime build up on gasket of ice cream door, dust build up on surfaces of equipment, on bread shelf above prep reach in cooler, mold on green wire shelves of walk in cooler and grime/rust on chrome dry storage shelves. CLEAN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on multiple intake vents in kitchen, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed exposed walls and food debris, remove harboring conditions.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime build up on surface of ice machine, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
observed single service items store in cubicles that have grime build up, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed exposed outlet next to drive thru window and large exposed wall next to drink station.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
relish at 44.2F, hot dog at 42.7F, sliced tomato 44.1F. prep reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures. place food in working equipment.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 19, 2021 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
observed white and cream color grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize. gunk build up on door of ice machine, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on surface of ice machine and on all equipment and shelves. clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
First Aid
observed expired first aid supplies, resupply.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
lids and cups stored in cabinets that are slightly covered with grease grime.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 22, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises free of litter
observed litter accumulating on the side of dumpster enclosure, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed grease build up on pipes above food contact surface, and observed grease build up in between equipment, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
employee working on coating onion rings, placed onions above pipe that had grease accumulation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
white substance build up in ice machine, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
storage shelve use for single service items was observed soiled, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 26, 2020 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
ice bucket stored upright and collecting melted waste water, store inverted to let drain properly.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label squeeze bottle stored above grill.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 9, 2020 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean grease on pipes, clean observed grime on frp wall located in grill station.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on exhaust vents located above grill station
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 11, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on RI freezer unit must be have date marks inside all cooler units
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ceiling dirty with soils and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination floors dirty with soils residues on all areas must be clean to avoid contamination
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 21, 2019 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
PIC must be ensure employees must sanitize food surfaces after clean
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Quat back area must be have proper concentration 400 ppm Quat
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 16, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No Water
hot water at hand sink restrooms
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
label compartment sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean and sanitize onion ring slicer after each use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 5, 2018 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean facilities as often as necessary.
floors dirty behind equipment must be clean behind equipment floors
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
open gaps on walls different areas must be closed all holes and gaps in walls
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
hand sink hot water 98 F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 20, 2017 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE QA TEST STRIPS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS (REACH IN COOLING UNITS)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTING UNITS RESTORE LIGHTING IN THE WALK INS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE UPDATE CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
LIVE BUG OBSERVED
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 21, 2017 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH ONE GLOVE ON ADD ANOTHER GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
BACK HAND SINK 86 DEGREE F AND FRONT HAND SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK BLOCKED BY TRAY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN CONTAINER DRINK IN FOOD AREA ON TOP OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR CAN NOT BE PROPPED OPEN
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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.