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SONIC DRIVE IN

With 9 inspections documented, SONIC DRIVE IN maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in HOMESTEAD. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13612658

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in standing units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance accumulated on vents throughout establishment. Also observed dust accumulated on standing fan at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around ice machine, also on hallway by walk in cooler/freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated on floor at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13513596

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in standing units at cook line. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance accumulated on vents throughout establishment. Also observed dust accumulated on standing fan at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table next to reach in cooler at cook line, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at cook line not wearing a hair restraint. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around ice machine, also on hallway by walk in cooler/freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated on floor at cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing units at cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

9/5/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10904245

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 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
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal key chain on coffee/tea station. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine and hallway by walk in cooler/freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under 3 compartment sink.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler across steam table.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) next to steam table at cook line, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) next to steam table at cook line, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink across 3 compartment sink, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2025· 1y 1mo ago

2 high, 9 basic

  • 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

10/21/2024· 1y 4mo ago

3 basic

  • 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**

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

3 high, 1 int, 13 basic

  • 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.

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8521037

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 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 throughout establishment.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers at 3 compartment sink.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. Also on reach in freezer at cook line.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS across 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

12/11/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8520895

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on ice machine next to rack across office. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Still observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/ **Time Extended**
  • 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 accumulation on vents throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Still observed dust accumulation on vents throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Still observed standing water throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under skate rack next to employee entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Still observed soiled floor under skate rack next to employee entrance. **Time Extended**

10/9/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8359815

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 11 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on ice machine next to rack across office.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken vent at coffee station.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents throughout kitchen.
  • 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 in front ice machine across office.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at the cook line.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout establishment.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under skate rack next to employee entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and onion rings boxes stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Also cooking oil container stored on floor between fryer and reach in freezer at cook line.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler next to expo table. Also in reach in cooler at shake station.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hot dogs packages on standing water at 3 compartment sink. As per operator less than 3 hours. hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding) employee moved hot dogs from water and proceeded to stored on metal containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs packages on standing water at 3 compartment sink. As per operator less than 3 hours. hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding) employee moved hot dogs from water and proceeded to stored on metal containers. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(2,531 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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