SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841231

  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the kitchen.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721696

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Milkshake station.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8683288

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681822

  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with ponytail that's not effective hair is bushy. Employee restrained her hair. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on the floor near the ice machine. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions near the prep table in the prep area. A case of fries inside the walk in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler door at the ice cream station. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444367

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of lime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. The manager closed the door. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On fan/ condenser. Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler light is blinking on and off.

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443793

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343833

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris under ice cream station equipment Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of topping containers soiled with red syrup substance. Observed food debris in between ice cream make line equipment. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning