SONIC DRIVE-IN 1237

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/18/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 5 food handlers hired over 60 days at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: There is no food handler training for two food handlers hired over 60 days on duty at time of inspection Ryan and Chris. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager unable to provide proof of reporting agreement for all employees. Observed 5 employees at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Manager unable to provided employee reporting agreement for employees. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8457753
2025-04-18
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/4/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris under walk-in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelf. Grease and debris build up on top of fry/tater tot warmer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Fry station and grill station reach in cooler and freezer shelves.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Rusted walls in walk-in cooler.
Food Inspector #8755729
2025-02-04
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 8/24/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups in box stored on floor in side dry storage area.
Food Inspector #8467784
2023-08-24
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/28/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board by flat top. Cell phone removed at time of inspection. Cutting board cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under drink machine near desk
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dust/dirt by front door. Dirt/debris under ice machine and storage are shelves.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed 5 food handlers hired over 60 days at time of inspection. 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. Manager unable to provide proof of reporting agreement for all employees. Observed 5 employees at time of inspection. Warning
Food Inspector #8456766
2023-07-28
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).