SONIC DRIVE-IN #5545

Northwest 39th Avenue

Gainesville, Florida, 32605

Alachua County County

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502220

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444560

36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water...storage area... dripping ice on the floor from ice machine
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor...onion ring at walk in freezer . Manager properly stored Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....slice cheese 51° in flip top reach in cooler , whipped cream 49° in soft server cooler being held less than 4 hours. Manager discarded food and replaced new food with covered. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444002

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease buildup around most vents. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed six(6) fixtures without covers in food preparation areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple Lights not functioning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482001

33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478023

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken gaskets at multiple coolers including previous observation at hot dog station. Repeat Violation
36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris under shelves and office desk area.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on exterior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373466

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease buildup around most vents.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: 1. Broken gasket at Hot Dog station cooler. 2. Flip top cooler @ burger garnish station, not working. (being used with ice bath)
38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed six(6) fixtures without covers in food preparation areas.
36-62-4:Basic - Multiple Lights not functioning.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the ice machine with build up.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed three (3) diced, slicer, choppers all with food debris.
53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for Some employees hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning