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SONIC DRIVE IN 4292

1500 FRUIT COVE RD · SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3651405
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13473918
DBPR license6501492

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (48F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); individual milks (47F – Cold Holding); sweet cream (48F – Cold Holding); bulk milk (48F – Cold Holding) in reach in coolers throughout kitchen, per employees doors have been consistently open for almost 4 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer, all items retested at or below 41F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top interior of large ice machine at dessert station. Around and on nozzle of slushy machine. Nozzles of multi head soda dispenser in server area. Interior of warming unit over reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead insects on premises. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead crickets and 1 dead bettle around CO2 tank in back storage area. 1 dead roach under tables at desert station. 2 dead insects under racks by large ice machine. 2 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 1 dead roach in hallway between bathrooms. 4 dead ants and 2 dead spiders in men's bathroom. Manager cleaned up all dead insects during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill on cook line. Around CO2 tanks and grease tank in storage area. Under large ice machine, ice cream machine, and dessert station. In walk in cooler. In front of door to walk in freezer. Manager began to clean floors during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of trash and debris inside dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 3 lights in back storage area.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Underside of warming units on cook line next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.