SONIC DRIVE-IN 4975
704 East Geoffrey Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32086
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk-in freezer on floor. Also observed water coming from under tiles near walk-in freezer when walked on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed water still coming from tiles when walking near walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed foul smelling odor from standing water under tiles. **Time Extended**
- 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. Person in charge unable to show food handler training for any employee due to not having access to system records. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Person in charge needs more time for training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding under triple sink broken.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer used to store frozen beef has cracked plastic surrounding the opening. Door to ice machine falling off ice machine due to loose bolts. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk-in freezer on floor. Also observed water coming from under tiles near walk-in freezer when walked on. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles through out kitchen missing. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors , walls, and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in cooler floors soiled with moldy food debris. Observed kitchen floors soiled with grease and food debris. Observed kitchen cook line walls soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build of ice in reach in freezer on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters on cook line heavily soiled with grease. Observed top of ice machine soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice machine ice not fully protected by a sealing cover due to cover falling off ice machine.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
- 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. Person in charge unable to show food handler training for any employee due to not having access to system records. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
19
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 bin in kitchen has mold-like substance in the interior of the top part of machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In the women's bathroom outside of establishment does not have a cover on trash can.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink by back door in kitchen. Also drain cover missing at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf with bag in box for soda machine in kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler by office is in poor repair.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all floors and walls on cook line has debris buildup, including under and around cooking equipment. All areas under shelving and behind all equipment throughout establishment is soiled.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by flat grill in kitchen.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in walk in cooler in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on chain hanging over single service cups by drive through. Observed sauce containers on table by slushie machine, near the office has debris on the exterior. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet on hand wash sink in women's bathroom.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 pans of hot dogs in walk in cooler dated 10-22-24.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at 3 compartment sink below the flood rim.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. .Observed cream in reach in cooler by office 57F. In unit overnight. Ambient temperature reading 56F.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook on cook line cook tots and leave them in fryer basket. 1st temperature 160F, 2nd temperature taken half an hour later 98F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both slushie machines in kitchen with mold-like substance on plate. Also on soda fountain machine by drive through and ice cream machine. Observed debris buildup on hot holding tray for fries on cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels were provided at all handwash sinks throughout establishment.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on plate of can opener on prep table by slushie machine.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to date on filter. Observed water filter dated to be changed on 10/9/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 6/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Ambient temperature in prep cooler is 46F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Cooler is being held on time control and everything is documented. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
14
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 bin has black mold like substance and lime/calcium on inside top. Repeat Violation
- 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. Ambient temperature in prep cooler is 46F. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing on drain under 3 compartment sink.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse underneath cash register at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Can see daylight under back door.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under ice cream, fryers, and soda boxes is soiled with food debris. Grease under fryers.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in front of ice cream and fryers has unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both front hand washing sinks.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on tortilla container is soiled. Wing machine has grease on it. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all inside coolers are soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of prep cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep cooler; Tomatoes, lettuce 46F, cheese slices 45F, cheese shredded 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge only in cooler 1 hour. Placed on time control until cooler is repaired. Cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamer; Chili 98F, person in charge removed and reheated to 166F; ( - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
22
Total
30
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. In dry storage area, ice machine has black mold-like substance in interior of bin and interior of door. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer door handle has buildup on back surface area.
- 29-24-4:Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside near back door, clean out cover missing.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drive-thru drink station, jacket stored on drink carriers.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair protection.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves of dish area, containers stacked while wet.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line, multiple floor tiles missing. Observed standing water. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and /or ceilings has soiled accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall around flat top has grease buildup. At cook line, floor under flip top reach in cooler has buildup. Throughout the establishment, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have buildup. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler, plastic container of ice cream mix and case of onions on floor. In walk in freezer, multiple cases of tater tots on floor.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Buildup of un bagged trash on ground around dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, hamburger reach in freezer has ice build up. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At ice cream station, tongs in cherries have handle touching product.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line hot dog station, left toaster on lower shelf interior has buildup. At cook line fry station, hot holding unit has buildup.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hamburger reach in freezer door slides have black mold-like substance. At cook line, hood filters over flat top and fryers have grease buildup. At cook line, ledge over flat top and fry hot holding bin have buildup of food residue. At cook line, gaskets on flat top reach in cooler have buildup. At cook line fry station, side of stand up reach in cooler has grease buildup. At prep area, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At ice cream area, reach in cooler gasket soiled. At drive-thru and inside drink stations, plate at nozzle area of slushy machine have black mold-like substance. At drive-thru drink station, cover on cup holder has dust build up. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, multiple containers have old label residue.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open on both dumpsters with trash inside.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At ice cream station, interior of ice cream machine cabinet has food residue.
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can conveniently located by hand wash sink by office.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over container of cut onions.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish area, triple sink faucet leaking.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Operator made sanitizer buckets with soap only. Discarded and made buckets with quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 4 flying insects, 1 at front office area, 3 at mop sink area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature On cook line, flip top reach in cooler, cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato in cooler over night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, flip top reach in cooler, cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato in cooler over night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, at under counter hot holding warmer sausage (115F - Hot Holding); Operator re heated sausage (170F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present hired approximately 1 year per manager, no proof of employee training.
- 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. One employee present hired approximately 1 year per manager, no proof of employee responsibilities. Repeat Violation
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed two photo copies of safe staff. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser in women's restroom not dispensing soap.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 30 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 22 basic).