Sonic Drive In

121 Western Boulevard, Watertown, NY 13601

Passed · Aug 19, 2026 Directions
94
Excellent BiteKarma score 94 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 19, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces, cited 3 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 19

    Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 21

    Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Apr 26

    Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)