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Sonic Drive In

8602 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75232

45cited violations
10serious tier
8inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20232132
20222152
20212104
2020272

Inspections

  1. Nov 12, 2023 Routine Score 86
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      Properly store employee drinking cups- store away from food prep areas

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cool TCS foods using proper methods

      observed sliced cheese stored over the

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      heavy build up observed on wheels near grill area- clean to remove build up

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      no certified food manager on duty the time of inspection

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      provide food handlers certificate for all staff not manager certified within 30 days of employment

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      label all food squeeze bottles with common name

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      replace damaged celling tiles over water heater

  2. Apr 15, 2023 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Do not store dirty towels inside of the hand sink.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      Food staff must properly restrain hair while handling food.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      Label food squeeze bottles (sandwich make).

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces (area of equipment).

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

      Repair the bottom wall at restroom (dove) loose tiles.

  3. Oct 16, 2022 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

      No datemarking on RTE foods stored in RIC/24 hrs.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Heavy build up seen on soda nozzles at drive thru. Remove food build up on shelving in WIC. Clean for sight and touch.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      Label food squeeze bottles, must be labeled.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      CO2 tank must be chained to rack.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Store ice scoop on clean and sanitized surface.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Remove heavy food build up at water sprayer.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Must register CFM certificate with the CIty of Dallas.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      All food handlers must be trained in food safety. A lot of cards observed expired.

  4. Mar 30, 2022 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Ice observed in hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Provide RFSM certificate to be posted

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      Observed an abundant amount of bees in light shield

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Heavy accumulation of white substance en shelving in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      Missing ceiling tiles

  5. Jul 2, 2021 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

    • 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)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

  6. Jan 11, 2021 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      SANITIZING BUCKETS LESS THAN 200 PPM ( Q.A.)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE IN THE PAST 90 DAYS )

    • 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 TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

  7. Jul 28, 2020 Routine Score 94
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      CLEAN THE TOILET INTERIOR ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      LABEL FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

  8. Feb 20, 2020 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET )

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      REPLACE TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      UTENSIL RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

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.