Sonic Drive-In 6669, 5030 Dave Robbins Way, Lakeland: On May 29, the restaurant had five violations, including one intermediate and four basic. The intermediate violation was for the person in charge lacking proof of certification. Among the four basic violations, the inspector noted an employee with a bushy ponytail wearing an ineffective hair restraint while preparing food, standing water on the floor near the ice machine, food stored on the floor (in this case a bag of onions near a prep table and a case of fries in the walk-in freezer), and a gasket on a reach-in cooler door soiled with debris. A follow-up inspection was required, but none appeared in state reports by June 4.
Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene or cleanliness. Remember, too, that broken refrigerators, chipped tiles, or fast work may add up to unintended mistakes.
Regardless, if you notice abuses of state standards, report them and DBPR will send inspectors. Call 1-850-487-1395.