SONIC DRIVE IN
Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in server area and preparing food order. Manager had employee throw out gum. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and hot holding temperatures in the steam Bain: Queso (125F - Hot Holding); Chili (128F - Hot Holding). Manager advised that both items had been there less than four hours, however Manager had both items discarded.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of monster energy drink in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager had employee remove drink from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer next to fry warmer greasy. Hood vents above grill greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of forks stored on floor in storage shed. Manager placed case of forks on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to chili steam table: cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Item was used during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for tea machine next to kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
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. Ice machine with mold like substance on the side and top metal plate.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of ice cream machine and slushes machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line soiled, also the shelves Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer, bags of burgers not covered, Manager closed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the ice cream area, container not labeled, Manager labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near desk area, white cloth inside sink.
- 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. No certifications available at inspection time. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).