Sonic Drive In

8126 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

94cited violations

21serious tier

11inspections

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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2021	2	18	4
2020	2	21	4
2019	3	26	6
2018	2	14	5
2017	2	15	2

Inspections

Jul 15, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  not display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair gasket and frame around walk in freezer door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed fruit flies and flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  broken light shield, and replace non working light bulb
Jan 8, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  provide
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  clean vent a hood system
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  shelves in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilet tissue, availability
  
  provide
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  floor tiles, repair damaged walls, cove base
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  new manager-obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink front one, repair floor drain clog,
Jul 2, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  provide original drain stopper
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  ice machine cover
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chili 128 degrees f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  clog floor drain
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
  
  food stored under leaking pipe in walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine, coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitizer bucket sit on floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed fruit flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers, gaskets)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  floor tiles
Jan 6, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  At least 200 ppm QA specified in instructions.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate must be obtained.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  Food permit must be obtained and displayed.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Walk in freezer door needs repair and cooler leak needs to be addressed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Fruit flies found in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wiping cloths must be in sanitation bucket between use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Light bulb frame in kitchen is broken.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Ceiling and floor tiles in need of repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Obtain a choking poster.
Dec 4, 2019 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  employees must wear gloves when touching food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking hand sink observed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  cooler door won't close without force, ice machine leaks from bottom, ice scoop handle is fractured
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fruit flies due to lack of maintenance
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food boxes must not be stored directly on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  single use article boxes cannot be stored on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  floors, walls, ceilings, cooler gaskets, shelves, and fryers are unclean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace broken light shields above kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  fix broken bathroom door, broken tiles and walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  food permit, inspection request sign, and RFSM must be on site and displayed
Sep 30, 2019 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY COOLER RACKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  TOP OF FRYER DIRTY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DIRTY AIR VENT COVER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
  
  MISSING TILES
Mar 21, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  REACH IN COOLER AT 48'F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  DIRTY ICE SCOOP
Sep 6, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  REPLACE DIRTY COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
  
  BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
Jul 26, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the gaskets on the reach in cooler . clean the exterior of the equipment due to sticky film on the equipment ( greasy feel to the equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors easily cleanable
  
  The floor by the bag in box system for soda has syrup on the floor. Clean the floor in the both the walk in cooler and freezer. Clean the floor under the equipment ( heavy buildup of dirt and grease and old food particles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Provide the stoppers for the three compartment sink ( missing one stopper)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Protect the ice bin with the lid ( left open and exposed to the open ceiling)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  the storage of food in the walk in cooler must have a name on the pan.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Registered food service Manager certificate must be posted for public viewing.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered food service manage must be on site during operation.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  onion slicer had heavy buildup and stored as clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Notice rodent pellets and live crickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  the restroom door should have a self closing door device.
Jan 19, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  clean facilities as often is necessary in all areas walls, ceiling and floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  missing shields
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  floors need to be repair in front area restrooms doors need to be readjusted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  missing some food certifications
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

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.