DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SONIC DRIVE IN

1321 West Jefferson Street
Florida, 32351
Gadsden County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841417

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840002

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Did not observe any employee training during time of call back. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840463

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed temperature 62°F per my therma pen. Foot longs 61°F, shredded cheese 55°F, hot dogs 52°F.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/24. Manager printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo cooler near sliced tomatoes.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near soft serve machine, near fryers, in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near soft serve machine, near fryers.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid cracked on cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near fryers.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers with grease and food debris.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler nearest drive thru window.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink near ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer soiled with grease and food debris near fryers.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind fryer with grease accumulation. Also observed walls behind 3 compartment sink with mold like substance.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on prep tables.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 41 live, flying insects in the following locations: 10 on and around exit door near soft serve machine. 12 on or near food preparation area, and 8 in dry storage area, 4 in mop sink, 4 on ice machine, 3 on one compartment sink near ice machine. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foot longs 61°F, hot dogs 52°F, shredded cheese 55°F, per manager placed an hour ago, manager disposed of food items. 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. Addressed at previous inspection from 7/25/24.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8762237

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish machine area. Operator was able to get water off floor during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on walls/ceiling of hood system.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7-15 live small flying insects in food preparation area, three compartment sink area, and dry storage area. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach by handwashing sink next to soft serve machine. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomatoes 45F Lettuce 49F American cheese 50F
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 45F Lettuce 49F American cheese 50F cold held more than 24 hours. *See stop sale Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593953

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511311

  • 16-10-4:Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. No rinse step at three compartment sink.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ice cream machine.

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552381

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage area. Juice machine on front line. Priority: Basic
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee using cup to dispense ice. Priority: Basic
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee using cup to dispense ice. Priority: Basic
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
  • 50-08-7: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/ Observed new owners operating without current license. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues cook line. Priority: Basic
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Observed: Water leaking from faucet/handle at three compartment sink. Priority: Basic