Sonic Drive In
2516 FORT WORTH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 1, 2024 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Tomatoes on prep line observed at 50 F, recommend that if they cannot be kept at temperature to use time
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Permit in store not the current permit in our system>will return in 2-weeks, speak to area manager for more information
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Replace foam on ice machine lid to non-absorbent material
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler of all grime/mold/grease
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 10, 2023 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove foam from hatch/door to ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 9, 2023 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not line lid/cover for ice machine with absorbent materials
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Register food manager certificate(s) with City if Dallas
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 18, 2022 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM observed during the inspection. Register CFM certificate with the City of Dallas.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed drinks in food prep areas-store in designated area.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 25, 2021 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Register CFM certificate with the city of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal gaps in rubber /foam tubing above hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store personal items in back food prep area
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 2, 2021 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ceiling and light shields dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling tiles peeling off material in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood filters dirty with grease drippings and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 23, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
cooler unit not working at prep area must be replace or repair to maintain proper food temperatures
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
faucet at 3c sink leaking water must be repair to proper condition
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 9, 2019 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket above food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for ice bucket
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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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Jan 9, 2019 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 59'
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for the back door
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 2, 2018 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs and strawberry store together
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cherries 51° F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
sanitizer bcket next to bananas
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
gasket of ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
obsrved flies in prep area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 25, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Raw bananas stored adjacent to sanitizer bucket.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Doors to reach in cooler in main production area kitchen do not close completely or automatically. Power cord blocking portions of door.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Cash, Check, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer buckets tested at 0ppm, 100ppm, 0ppm, & 0ppm Quaternary Ammonium Three compartment sink tested at 0ppm Q.A.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 17, 2017 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
ITEMS OPEN WITH 7 DAY DATE MARK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE HOLDERS TO BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 24, 2017 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
AS A DUMP SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
RANCH WITH DATE OF 1/4
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
BROKEN DRYWALL BY BACK DOOR EXPOSED BRICK, EXPOSED WOOD IN FRONT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
WRAPPINGS IN RIC TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CONDENSATION
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands
AFTER DOING A TASK MUST WASH HANDS (SANITIZER-> RTE FOOD)
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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.