SONIC DRIVE IN #5535
Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793995
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket tested at 100ppm. Manager remade and tested at 150ppm Corrected On-Site
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current manager Brianna Henderson hired as a manager 1.5years ago
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735677
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under sanitizer compartment at three compartment sink.
- 03C-06-5:High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Burger patty temped at 145f. Manager bust back on flat top and reached 167f cooking Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated they have 1 new hire that has not completed food handler training, and unable to
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on safe staff cards
Inspection Date: 6/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8695667
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door not attached securely.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on reach in cooler/freezer units on cookline.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Inspection Date: 2/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569586
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding on wall in mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on hose line at top of mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351654
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing fan covers in walk in cooler. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. Against wall and floor in walk-in freezer. Also in walk in cooler around condenser Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding on wall in mop sink Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled undercook lime equipment and dish area Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of fryers, sides and wall of grill, hood filters Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - Observed chocking poster blocked by chemical storage rack, unable to fully view. Emailed smaller copy to operator Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from hose bibb at mop sink.. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over onion rings in reach in cooler. Manager removed onion rings Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on table next to lemonade. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on hose line at top of mop sink Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Warning
- 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. 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