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Sonic Drive Inn

3710 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75211 · Dallas County

75cited violations
8serious 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
20232130
20222131
20212110
2020260
2019241
20182132
20172154

Inspections

  1. Nov 7, 2023 Routine Score 91
    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      provide tight seal for back exterior door.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      cover frozen patties in rif

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      heavy grease build up on trays.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      clean rack where lids for cups are stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean surface of equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair damaged ceiling and exposed outlet

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

      repair leak coming from filter

  2. Apr 21, 2023 Routine Score 94
    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF HOT DOG ROLLER. CLEAN.

    • 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.

  3. Nov 17, 2022 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

      STORE ICE BUCKETS IN DRAINING POSITION.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      OBSERVE DAMAGED SEAL OF VINYL FLOOR, REPAIR.

  4. Apr 25, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      observed dust build up on multiple intake vents in kitchen, clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      observed exposed walls and food debris, remove harboring conditions.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

      grime build up on surface of ice machine, clean.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  5. Oct 19, 2021 Routine Score 94
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      grime build up on surface of ice machine and on all equipment and shelves. clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      First Aid

      observed expired first aid supplies, resupply.

    • 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.

  6. Apr 22, 2021 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises free of litter

      observed litter accumulating on the side of dumpster enclosure, clean.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

      white substance build up in ice machine, clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      storage shelve use for single service items was observed soiled, clean.

  7. Oct 26, 2020 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      label squeeze bottle stored above grill.

  8. Mar 9, 2020 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      clean grease on pipes, clean observed grime on frp wall located in grill station.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      dust on exhaust vents located above grill station

  9. Sep 11, 2019 Routine Score 97
    • 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

    • 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

  10. Mar 21, 2019 Routine Score 95
    • 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

    • 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

  11. Sep 16, 2018 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No Water

      hot water at hand sink restrooms

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      label compartment sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean and sanitize onion ring slicer after each use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  12. Mar 5, 2018 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean facilities as often as necessary.

      floors dirty behind equipment must be clean behind equipment floors

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

      hand sink hot water 98 F

  13. Sep 20, 2017 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      PROVIDE QA TEST STRIPS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN GASKETS (REACH IN COOLING UNITS)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTING UNITS RESTORE LIGHTING IN THE WALK INS

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      LIVE BUG OBSERVED

  14. Mar 21, 2017 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH ONE GLOVE ON ADD ANOTHER GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

      BACK HAND SINK 86 DEGREE F AND FRONT HAND SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      HAND SINK BLOCKED BY TRAY

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      BACK DOOR CAN NOT BE PROPPED OPEN

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.