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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669

SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669 in LAKELAND has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 8 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/20/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10933720

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500 ppm. Manager adjusted to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

5/20/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10841231

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

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

9/18/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8721696

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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.

7/31/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8683288

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/29/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8681822

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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

11/21/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8444367

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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.

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8443793

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8343833

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 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