SONIC DRIVE-IN #5730
4740 ELMORE AVE, DAVENPORT, IA, 52807
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Scott County (Davenport)
- Source risk checklist count
- 8
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Published report comment
A Routine Inspection was conduted on 2/16/26. Violations are listed above. A Physical recheck will be conducted on or after 2/26/26. A paper copy of the inspection report was completed due to no internet access. See attached. If further questions, contact me at sherrie.petersen@scottcountyiowa.gov Follow-up will be completed on or after 2/26/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (12)
- 2-102.11(C )(17)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No Employee Illness Reporting form.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
- 2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
- 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee not washing hands or changing gloves after changing tasks. Corrected by: Employee washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector instructed employee on proper handwashing and changing glove procedures.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No paper towels in dispenser by back hand sink in the kitchen. Corrected by: Placing hand towels in the dispenser.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 4-703.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No sanitizer in buckets for wet wiping cloths to sanitize prep surfaces. Corrected by: Filling buckets with sanitizer.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chili in warmer registered between 114-120 degrees F. Corrected by: Discarding chili and increasing temperature of steam table.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cut limes and cherries registered 60 degrees F. Corrected by: Discarding limes and cherries and placing new ones in ice.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Proper date marking on sliced tomatoes and onions. Discard date was 2-15 on tomatoes and 2-13 on the sliced onions. Manager stated that the wrong labels where put on the containers. Corrected by: Manager changed labels to correct date.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No date marking on ice cream mixture in cooler. Corrected by: Placing dates on products.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Hood vents has excess grease build up.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Outside of kitchen equipment has excess food debris and grease.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Flooring under all kitchen equipment has excess food debris and grease.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.