SONIC DRIVE IN
Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted next to ice machine.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine, also on hallway by walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of raw onions stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by hallway.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chili container dated on 01/25 on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded chili during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chili container dated on 01/25 on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded chili during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. Also under equipment at cookline. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit by ice cream station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cookie crumbs case at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler/freezer l
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in cooler/freezer hallway. Also by ice machine.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. Also under equipment at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout establishment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout establishment.
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by ice cream station.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit by ice cream station.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on HWS by door entrance.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket; (Quaternary 0ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed cooked chili (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler date on 08/11/24. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chili (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler date on 08/11/24. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).