Sonic Drive-in #3205

2960 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas, TX 75237 · Dallas County

99cited violations

23serious tier

13inspections

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
2024	1	2	0
2023	1	4	1
2022	2	9	0
2021	2	10	2
2020	2	15	3
2019	1	10	4
2018	1	11	2
2017	2	21	5
2016	1	17	6

Inspections

Jan 11, 2024 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  CLEAN WALL BY BACK HAND SINK, REPLACE SOILED GASKETS FOR REACH IN COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  DISPLAY CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT OR PLACE SIGN VISIBLE TO PUBLIC
Jun 10, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with slime
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal outer perimeter door in women's restroom properly to prevent entrance of insects + rodents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Dec 18, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM observed on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handler certifications seen during the inspection. All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Properly store personal items throughout the store.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Baffle inside of ice machine is not in good repair. Several RIC's observed with gaskets that are not in good repair. Bottom of RIC (Delfield) not in good repair.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Label all food squeeze bottles/drink containers (lemonade).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed employee drinking in food prep area.
Apr 12, 2022 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certification must be current and on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair ice machine ( exposed electrical components)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket on floor, sanitizer bucket must be off the floor
Sep 10, 2021 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  WATER ( MOISTURE ) INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUSTY INTAKE VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OPENING IN THE CEILING ( BACK OF THE RESTAURANT ABOVE SODA SYRUP RACK )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL STAFF
Mar 9, 2021 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING ON THE FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN GASKETS ( REACH IN FREEZER )
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  RESTORE HOT WATER TO BACK HAND SINK ( KNOB STRIPPED )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
Sep 15, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS DAMAGED BOTTOM ( REACH IN COOLER )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  SANITIZING BUCKETS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER ) CLEAN SEVERAL REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS THAT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING REMOVE / CLEAN BUILD UP FROM THE VENT HOOD FILTERS DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER
Mar 19, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MOP SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER GASKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  SANITIZING BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER REPAIR AND ERADICATE THE WATER LEAKAGE BY 04/ 01/ 2020
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PERSONAL CELL PHONES RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SIDE DOOR NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WIDE OPEN UPON BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION
Sep 25, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHEESE 44*F IN CHU
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW MEAT THEN RTE FOODS FOOD ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED DUMPING IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  HOT WaTER <110*F AT HANDSINKS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
Aug 28, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  REPAIR MAKE READY COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR LEAKING A/C IN PREP AREA; REPAIR ALL CEILING TILE; REPLACE MISSING AIR VENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES 49*F, CHEESE 54.3*F, LETTUCE 45*F IN MAKE READY COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  SANITIZER STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS/SINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN IN CUSTOMER VIEW
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
Dec 26, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING HANDSINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  SANITIZER STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  PROVIDE TRAY OR LID FOR CUPS AT DRINK STATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
Jun 21, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  STORED < 6IN OFF THE FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  STORED <6 IN OF THE FLOOR IN WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL BULK CONTAINERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-table mounted-elevated on legs
  
  REPAIR IN FRONT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  TOXIC STORED NEAR FOODS
Nov 22, 2016 Routine Score 67
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES/CHU 54.0*F,CHEESE/CHU 45.5*F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
  
  PIC ON BARE HAND CONTACT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
  
  EMPLOYEES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED RFSM HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS (CHEESE)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE AT 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  LACK OF DATEMARKING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
  
  TONGS STORED ON FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  3 COMP SINK NOT SET UP WHILE WASHING DISHES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REMOVE MOLDED CEILING TILE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package

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.