SONIC DRIVE IN
414 FL 19
Florida, 32177
Putnam County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: At time of follow up inspection, on shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line have soiled door gaskets. Hood filters on cook line over flat top have grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: At time of follow up inspection, door gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line with mold like substance staining, per operator have been attempting to clean but has to order new gaskets. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom toilets with visible staining at bottom of the bowl.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over standup reach in freezer on cook line not attached. Operator replaced ceiling tile. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at base of cook line stand up reach in freezer. Ice buildup up on backside of compressor to walk in freezer.
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Cups used for shakes stored in sanitizer water between uses, discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line have soiled door gaskets. Hood filters on cook line over flat top have grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container over three compartment sink soiled. Per operator not in use and operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
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 11/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents through kitchen have mold like substance and build up of leaking condensation.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron over open single service container of deli paper. Operator relocated the apron. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple missing light shields. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on the cook line, door gasket has mold like substance spots. Hood filters over the fryer have grease build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In the standup reach in freezer, uncovered container of beef patties. Operator covered the container. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at front counter at 0ppm. Operator provided new sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In the hot hold drawer over the reach in cooler, beef (129F - Hot Holding) per employee normally held on time as public health control using timer but timer button didn't work when initially pushed. Employee turned on and adjusted timer. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest the three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
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 7/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance at the ice drop chute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Needs more time to clean. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: At time of follow up inspection, inspector showed operator where to clean. More time needed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
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. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance at the ice drop chute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Needs more time to clean. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on the floor of the dry storage area by the soda syrup boxes and bulk ice bin and in back storage hallway by walk in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed standing water still by back door due to roof leak. **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 or more flies landing on trays at the front counter where trays are laid out for orders to be placed on with condiment packets on trays. Observed 1 fly land on pretzel in package at front counter, per operator pretzel for employee and discarded. Observed 5 flies on the soda syrup boxes and tubes. Observed 4 flies on the ceiling air vent over the pass through window. Observed 4 flies on the ice cream topping counter and side of the ice cream machine. Observed 3 flies in the wareashing area landing on sinks and clean utensils. Observed 6 or more flies in the back hallway by the mop sink and rear exterior door flying between mop sink and unbroken down boxes. Multiple flies landing on food contact surfaces, utensils and food handling employees during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed approximately four flys inside restaurant. One near front expo area, one near bag n box area, and two near mop sink area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance at the ice drop chute. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not in use not stored inverted in front of bulk ice bin.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal and plastic containers on shelf over here compartment sink stacked while wet. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on the floor of the dry storage area by the soda syrup boxes and bulk ice bin and in back storage hallway by walk in cooler and freezer. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on sides of the reach in freezer on the cook line for frozen burger patties. Build up of ice on walk in freezer condenser unit.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in back hallway over where bread racks are stored.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution on the cook line stored on the floor.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 or more flies landing on trays at the front counter where trays are laid out for orders to be placed on with condiment packets on trays. Observed 1 fly land on pretzel in package at front counter, per operator pretzel for employee and discarded. Observed 5 flies on the soda syrup boxes and tubes. Observed 4 flies on the ceiling air vent over the pass through window. Observed 4 flies on the ice cream topping counter and side of the ice cream machine. Observed 3 flies in the wareashing area landing on sinks and clean utensils. Observed 6 or more flies in the back hallway by the mop sink and rear exterior door flying between mop sink and unbroken down boxes. Multiple flies landing on food contact surfaces, utensils and food handling employees during inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and light fixtures with dust build up and peeling paint.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf with carry out bags over the pass through window area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron and jackets stored on sand which wrapper boxes. Operator had employee relocate the personal items. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working with food on the main cook line with no beard guards.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Clean containers on the storage shelves with cracked edges. Melted spatula on tray over flat top grill.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the grills have build up of grease, operator has cleaning scheduled for the following week. Reach in freezer and walk in cooler door gaskets have mold like substance build up, gaskets to be replaced soon. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by the drink machine pass through area. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the steamer unit on the cook line has build up of burned food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized the steamer unit basket during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to the dish area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At time of inspection no sanitizer available to set up the three compartment sink. Only sanitizer wipes available in store. Per operator waiting to receive quaternary solution from different location. Operator sent employee to store for container of bleach to be able to sanitize equipment if needed. Operator set up the three compartment sink to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
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 10/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-10-4:Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Men’s toilet with broken top.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of ice machine.
- 33-24-4:Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. At dumpster, person in charge state has service scheduled to come assess. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed in clean dish area.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several containers in clean dish area with cracked edges, missing pieces.
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Priority: High Priority-Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has undergone change of ownership, person in charge states in process of obtaining license. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).