SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505 Health Score — Panama City, FL

2021 THOMAS DR, Panama City, FL 32408

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 8/20/2026
Panama City avg 93 / 100
B
88 / 100
Good

Minor violations noted. Generally safe, with room to improve.

1 high-risk issue, 5 minor issues

Inspected August 20, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 19% of restaurants in Panama City. The city average ClearScore is 93 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
0
Minor
5

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous foods (PH/TCS)
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Rapid cooling after cooking or reheating
  • Minor Proper reheating procedures ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings

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Frequently Asked Questions

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505 received a ClearScore of 88/100 (Grade B) on its most recent inspection on August 20, 2026. 6 violations were noted.

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505's inspection on August 20, 2026 uncovered 1 high-risk violation — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 6 violations is detailed above.

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505 was last inspected on August 20, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505's ClearScore of 88/100 (Grade B) places it in the bottom 81% of Panama City restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 6 violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN 6505. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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