Sonic Drive In
1739 S ST. AUGUSTINE DR #B, Dallas, TX 75217 · 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 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Inspections
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Nov 26, 2023 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cleaning floors, dustless methods
dispose of dirty mop water after each use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
observed flies in the food prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean wall above tapping cooler- behind 3 comp sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean interior of ice machine to remove build up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label food squeeze bottles (grill)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
<<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
all food handlers must be trained in food safety/ 30 days
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 21, 2023 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean exterior of non food contact surfaces/ cookline
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights area food prep areas are not shielded
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site during the inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
front counter (bottom) observed not in good repair, repair roof leak (dining area)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 27, 2022 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES IN RIC AT 49F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON SITE. MUST REGISTER CFM CERTIFICATES WITH CITY OF DALLAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cool TCS foods using proper methods
OBSERVED SLICED TOAMTOES OVER THE LOAD LIMIT.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
PROPERLY STORE WET WIPING TOWELS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
CHAIN C02 TANKS TO RANK NEAR ICE MACHINE. WATER FILTERS OBSERVED WITHOUT OR REPLACED OR STICKER WHEN THEY NEED TO BE CHANGED.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 20, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
black accumulation in the ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired 2/4/22. please renew and display a valid certificate
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
provide a valid health permit and post it inconspicuously
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Jewelry Prohibition
beaded bracelet
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 7, 2021 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
NO TRASH CANS NEXT TO HAND WASH STATIONS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
NO CHOKING OR BODILY CLEAN UP PROCEDURES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 26, 2021 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE RE REGISTER THE CERTIFICATE BY 02 / 26/ 2021
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE REACH IN DAIRY COOLER DOOR GASKET
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 3, 2020 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
ONE SANITIZING BUCKET LESS THAN 200 PPM
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PRONOUNCED LEAK UNDER ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 18, 2020 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
THE FRY COOK ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IS MISSING A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
WATER LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 4, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY UPPER REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
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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
OBSERVED SANITIZING BUCKET THAT WAS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 26, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING DIRECTLY ON FLOOR
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN ICE CREAM REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 20, 2018 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLY OBSERVED FLYING AROUND (ONE LONE INSECT OBSERVED FLYING ABOVE FRY / TATER TOT HOT HOLD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
WIPE DOWN THE DOOR GASKET OF THE REACH IN SHAKE MACHINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 2, 2018 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE GASKETS (REACH IN DAIRY COOLER)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 9, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
GREASE TRAP SERVICE BEYOND 90 DAYS LAST DATE OF SERVICE (06/ 29 / 2017)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE LINE COOK THAT DOES NOT HAVE ONE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
OBSERVED FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL AND SEAT (EMPLOYEE RESTROOM)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 26, 2017 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken shield front area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean facilities as often as necessary.
front floors need clean as often is necessary
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fly activity observed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 24, 2016 Routine Score 85
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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
concentration sanitizer solution 200 ppm and sanitizer bucket 400 ppm
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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)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
need check all shields to exchange or fixed properly and fix lights broken
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
need maintain 135 f or higher temperature sausage 124 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
need clean ice machine properly mold
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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.