Sonic Drive In
8602 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75232
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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Nov 12, 2023 Routine Score 86
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cool TCS foods using proper methods
observed sliced cheese stored over the
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy build up observed on wheels near grill area- clean to remove build up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
no certified food manager on duty the time of inspection
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label all food squeeze bottles with common name
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damaged celling tiles over water heater
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 15, 2023 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Do not store dirty towels inside of the hand sink.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Food staff must properly restrain hair while handling food.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label food squeeze bottles (sandwich make).
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces (area of equipment).
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Repair the bottom wall at restroom (dove) loose tiles.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 16, 2022 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label food squeeze bottles, must be labeled.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
CO2 tank must be chained to rack.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Remove heavy food build up at water sprayer.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Must register CFM certificate with the CIty of Dallas.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 30, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Ice observed in hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Provide RFSM certificate to be posted
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed an abundant amount of bees in light shield
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Heavy accumulation of white substance en shelving in WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Missing ceiling tiles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jul 2, 2021 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 11, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
SANITIZING BUCKETS LESS THAN 200 PPM ( Q.A.)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE IN THE PAST 90 DAYS )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 28, 2020 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET INTERIOR ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 20, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
REPLACE TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
UTENSIL RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
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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.