SONIC DRIVE IN
Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels stored in quaternary solution at 0ppm. Operator set up the sanitizer, recheck quaternary 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the establishment.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipes leaking under the 3 compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the slushy station. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee named Scotty with an expired training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to the 3 compartment sink.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hamburger press stored on top of the flattop with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment and women bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entire kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Entire kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Entire establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Entire kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers for the walk in cooler with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed fan covers for the walk in cooler with dust. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At the women bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: At the women bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dry storage area, soda station and mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed wall soiled by the handwashing sink and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Entire kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. On top of 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment and women bathroom.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Entire establishment.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers for the walk in cooler with dust.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. At the women bathroom.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dry storage area, soda station and mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire kitchen.
- 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) in the top door reach in cooler. Advised operator to keep the lid closed when not in use and to cover the top layer with bins. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top and bacon press with accumulated grease. 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. Emailed form to operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
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★★★★☆ (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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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025