SONIC DRIVE-IN 5286
6350 103 ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with date markings that exceed 7 days. Labels state 4/22-4/29. Date of inspection was 4/21.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese on cook line at temperature of 51F. Cheese was in a pan within an ice bath unit but ice was melted and no longer touching pan. Person in charge added ice. Sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three hot dogs at temperature of 110-119F in steamer unit on cook line. Person in charge stated lid was left off of pan and voluntarily discarded hot dogs. Hot dogs (110-119F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bucket for ice machine stored on soiled surface. **Repeat Violation**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of certified food management certifications. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Observed one team member on cook line hired over 60 days prior with no proof of food handler certification. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed two employees on cook line hired less than 60 days prior with no employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to food items on front line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler on cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels stuck to multiple containers above three compartment sink.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with melted handles stored by three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:56 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.