Sonic Drive In
2412 S ZANG BLVD, Dallas, TX 75224 · 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 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 22 | 8 |
Inspections
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Jan 10, 2024 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine observed mold inside, shall be clean to sight
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door seal has an opening , needs to be sealed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
RIC needs a light bulb
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
inside cooler, fan, is dusty and shall be cleaned
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Ice machine covers (2)need to be attached
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 18, 2023 Routine Score 94
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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)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 6, 2022 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handers must be trained in food safety.
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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
Repair leak at 3 comp sink. Clean all floor drains/floor inside WIC. Replace damaged weather stripping at back door.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label drink dispensers(lemonaide).
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLean and sanitize counter top(pick up station). Encrusted grease build up at side/around grill. Detail clean vent a hood filters. Wipe down/clean and sanitize all the exterior of equipment (cook line).
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize shelving inside of all RIC's.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed flies throughout the establishment.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food(open) when not used. Protect from contamination.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Clean and organize all storage areas(employee).
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
General cleaning of the restroom.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 6, 2020 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ONION / OPEN ORANGE JUICE.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Wash hands after all other activities
WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND CHANGE GLOVES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 27, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
ice buckets collecting waste water from melted ice. store inverted to let water drain out of buckets.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean tops of ice bins at each coke station. clean ice/slushee stations.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Provide a sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 4, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
food particle on slicer. thoroughly clean before restocking.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
using ice to maintain cold hold temperatures for relish. relish was move to reach in cooler.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 6, 2018 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
broken floor tiles, damaged ceiling tile.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean area next to walk in freezer. remove ice from entrance of walk in freezer. Clean the inside WIC. Clean shelves of wic.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover food in walk in freezer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
use handled utensil, using cup as scoop in wif
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw bacon next to tomato and above rte food.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leak coming from 3 comp sink.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement
quat at 0 PPM. Change every 2-4 hours.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 7, 2017 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside ice machine/mold building up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean spill inside WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents and those inside WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
broken vent.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 27, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves single use
EMPLOYEES USING GLOVES FOR MULTI TASK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
KEEP PROTECTED
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHEESE ON TOP OF ICE AT 48*F, 52*F, LETTUCE 49.6*F IN WORK OUT COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN TENDERS 123.8*F IN HHU
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL: INSIDE ICE MACHINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 16, 2017 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
REMOVE MOISTURE FROM THE REACH IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S FOR ALL STAFF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE GAP IN THE CEILING NEAR CO2 HOSE TUBING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 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.