Sonic Drive In

8620 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, TX 75240 · Dallas County

97cited violations

14serious tier

15inspections

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
2023	2	6	0
2022	2	14	2
2021	2	16	1
2020	2	15	2
2019	1	5	1
2018	3	23	6
2017	3	18	2

Inspections

Oct 3, 2023 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Certified Food Manager must be on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Remove plastic film from equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean A/C intake vents.
Mar 27, 2023 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no food manager course registered with the City of Dallas this is the 3rd inspection with out a RFSM. Citation will be written if violation is not corrected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  need a splash guard on hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  no exposed ceiling replace weather strip on back door
Sep 21, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  premises needs to be in good condition, cover holes
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  obtain rfsm certificate
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  provide one inch air gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide covered receptacle in women restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  rusty shelves in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  observed gap at back door
Jan 7, 2022 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean ice machine divider
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Seal gaps at exit door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Ice build up in WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Jul 25, 2021 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Heavy ice buildup (WIF)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair or replace broken soda machine (non-opeartional)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Dispose mop water when not in use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
Jan 6, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty hot-food-holder.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Do not use cardboard as a liner(at the fryer).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
  
  Repair leaking fan in walk-in-freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean the floor under equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Health permit not posted.
Jul 16, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  seal gaps
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fruit flies observed throughout the restaurant
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  air gaskets in the coolers and the walk in freezer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
Jan 2, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Chili was measured at 109 for hot holding.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Ice machine contains mildew and mold growth.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate must be on display with the service manager being on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Employees must obtain food handler certificate.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Observed fruit flies in the kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Several syrup containers were stored without lids.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Address ice build up in the walk in freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace light bulbs in the walk in cooler and freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair the ceiling hole and restroom door (must self close).
Jun 4, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Leaky faucet on 3 comp sink secured with plastic wrap.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Observed fruit flies by soda hose in the back.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty venthood and no grease drip pans. Dirty door gaskets. Dusty vents throughout establishment. Dirty fan covers in walk in freezer. Observed dirty restrooms.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Venthood lights burned out (3 total)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Dec 19, 2018 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  BUCKET TESTED T 0 PPM\
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
  
  NEED TO RESTICK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FROM EXTERIOR OF BUILDING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN RESTROOM
Jul 20, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  OBSERVED HOT DOG BAGS STORED ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  GREEN PEPPER WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6-2
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO EATING OR DRINKING ON SERVING TABLE ALLOWED. STORE ALL PERSONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE MISSING HANDLE OF SPRAYER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
Feb 12, 2018 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK CHANGE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  SEAL HOLES FROM CEILING i.e. SODA LINE AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DUSTY WALL, RESTROOM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE!
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  DELIME ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED DRINK AND FOOD IN FOOD PREP. AREA
Dec 8, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CUSTOMER RESTROOM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  COFFEE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  1) POST ORIGINAL FOOD PERMIT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A COPY OF PERMIT ON SITE 2) POST CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UP AT ALL TIMES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  CUSTOMER RESTROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  SODA NOZZLES , ICE MACHINE
Jul 18, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grease on the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  fruit flies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Feb 1, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display

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.