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SONIC DRIVE-IN 5411

1801 TOWN CENTER BLVD · FLEMING ISLAND · Clay County · FL 32003

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3771057
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13893261
DBPR license2001144

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in kitchen using cell phone with gloved hands, placed a label on a pan of food, handled reach-in cooler doors and pans of food, removed gloves and placed on new gloves. Then began to prepare food orders without washing hands. Cook was coached to wash hands between gloves changes and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (124F – Hot Holding); potato tots (112F – Hot Holding)in warming unit by the fryers. Per cook, both prepared approximately 10 minutes prior. Cook began to reheat both products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead insects/rodents/other pests present. In vestibule between the restrooms, multiple dead beatles are present. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor and/or tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in walk-in freezer is lifting at the middle seaming. Also, right fan cover/guard in the walk-in freezer has a piece missing, exposing the fan. Also, ceiling tile by shake machine is damaged. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy black substance under the main soda machine and around the floor drain. Heavy grease/food debris/black substance under fry warmer and fryers. Floor under the three compartment sink has heavy black build up. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen and on reach-in freezer by the flat grill are soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete present throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining/dripping onto floor surface. Leaking line in ceiling by shake machine is dripping onto the floor. Manager placed bucket under dripping water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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