Sonic Drive In #5792
1714 N COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, TX 75212 · 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Inspections
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Nov 21, 2023 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not line shelves with cardboard>next inspection if cardboard still there will issue citation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 31, 2023 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Renew registered food service manager certificate with City of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean racks/shelves in walk-in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not line shelves with cardboard>shelf in back storage area where syrups are kept
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 5, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Follow manufacturer's directions when preparing sanitizer solution
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove plastic covering on walk-in freezer door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean any residue on your shelves/racks in dry storage area & walk-in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace water damaged ceiling tiles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Renew registered food manager certificate with City of Dallas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 27, 2022 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at the back of the ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment has cracks and corners
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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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)
Other Violations
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 27, 2021 Routine Score 97
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Plumbing design, construction, and install.
LEAKING FROM WATER FILTER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 9, 2020 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
PIC must be ensure have hot water in all sinks at: 120 F degrees or above to avoid cross contamination by employees - when hands washing - or dirty utensils. must be maintain proper temperature during operational hours
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units and soda prep area units dirty with food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination all equipment must be clean and sanitize use as public hazard control
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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
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
water drain tube disconnected at the prep two sinks back left area from main drainage tubing must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid contamination drain tube at back sink area leaking water must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors under shelving equipment inside WI cooler units dirty with food debris, spills, soils deposits and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination floors, walls and ceiling dirty inside kitchen area must be clean to avoid contamination
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 9, 2020 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 23, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing current RFSM's certifications must be have current FSM registered with the city
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors at fryers area dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
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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
Core (1 points)
Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning
soda machines waste water receptacles dirty with sugars accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 4, 2019 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket store next to ketchup and togo cup
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
all food prep employees must have hairnet or hat
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 4, 2018 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
cheese, hot dog
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dirty towel on cheese
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 30, 2018 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Flour in covered container stored under employee property (and bags, etc).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
No individual disposable paper towels available at front hand wash sink.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Two lights not functioning above service counter. Management is aare.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 1, 2017 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
Exposed wiring near front main service counter. Conduit not attached properly. Plate missing from conduit junction box (standing water observed inside.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Return vents for A/C System show buildup of lint on grates and past grates.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Lights not functioning above break area. Light bulbs missing above production area of kitchen.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Crushed drink ice observed in hand wash sink. Please use a designated hand wash sink for hand washing only.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 12, 2017 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET STORED NEXT TO BANANAS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
RIC NEXT TO MIXER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREE F HALF/HALF TEMP 43 DEGREE F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
FIX SLOW DRAIN AT BACK HAND SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
TO GO CONTAINERS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 25, 2016 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CONDENSATION INSIDE RIC CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
SINGLE SERVICE COS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
COS
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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.