SONIC DRIVE IN 5404

SONIC DRIVE IN 5404 comes out a B, 81/100 — passing, with room to tighten up, per its most recent inspection on April 15, 2026.

By health score it ranks safer than 30% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 5 basic violations. Diners give it 4.1 across 3,887 reviews.

B · 81/100 · safer than 30% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (716) 391-1888

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (81/100)
Violations
8 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic
Address
2020 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Fast food restaurant, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Delivery service, Hamburger restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.1 stars (3887 reviews)
Seats
30
Phone
(716) 391-1888
Website
Official website
Photo of SONIC DRIVE IN 5404
Photo: Sonic Drive-In

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.1 Community-sourced rating 3,887 reviews
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Overall Score

50 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.1★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
9 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 11 PM
Friday
9 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
9 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
9 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 15, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 45 — Fire extinguishing equipment (reporting only)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. March 19, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. January 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  4. August 4, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×3)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to SONIC DRIVE IN 5404, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • PIZZA HUT

    4.1★ 1.9 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 15, 2026